Utah criminal charge
Selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud in Utah
Selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud is a Class B Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-306. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-306.
What is the penalty for selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
Common questions about selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud in Utah
Is selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
What are the penalties for selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud in Utah?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud carries up to 6 months (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud?
Selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-306 (Selling, trafficking, or withholding an article bearing a registered trademark or service mark with intent to defraud).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.