Utah criminal charge
Soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah
Soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.
What is the penalty for soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Actor is a minor — Applies when the actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is a minor.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Actor is a minor — Applies when the actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is a minor.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Actor is 18 or older — Applies when the actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is 18 years old or older.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Actor is 18 or older — Applies when the actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is 18 years old or older.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actor is a minor | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is a minor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803(3)(a) |
| Actor is 18 or older | Third Degree Felony | Applies when the actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is 18 years old or older. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803(3)(b) |
Common questions about soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah
Is soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.
Actor is a minor: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803(3)(a)) · Actor is 18 or older: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803(3)(b))
What are the penalties for soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah?
Penalties for soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang?
Soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803 (Soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang).
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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.