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Enter or remain unlawfully in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Enter or remain unlawfully” 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 “Enter or remain unlawfully” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Enter or remain unlawfully" means a person enters or remains in or on any premises when: (3)(a) at the time of the entry or remaining, the premises or any portion of the premises are not open to the public; and (3)(b) the actor is not otherwise licensed or privileged to enter or remain on the premises or any portion of the premises. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-201)

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