Utah legal term
In the presence of in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “In the presence of” 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 “In the presence of” mean in Utah criminal law?
"In the presence of" includes within visual contact through an electronic device. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-420)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child
- Lewdness
- Indecent exposure of another individual
- Indecent public display in the presence of a minor
- Pornographic or indecent material on school property
- Threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel
- Violent offense committed in presence of a child
- Enhanced penalties and sentencing for certain drug offenses
Related terms in the same statutes
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