Utah legal term
Against the will of an individual in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Against the will of an individual” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Against the will of an individual” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Against the will of an individual" includes without the consent of the legal guardian, caretaker, or custodian of an individual who is a dependent adult. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-301)
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