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Pecuniary benefit in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Pecuniary benefit” 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 “Pecuniary benefit” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Pecuniary benefit" means an advantage in the form of money, property, commercial interest, or anything else, the primary significance of which is economic gain. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-101)

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