Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-301 — Robbery.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Robbery, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-301
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1)(a) As used in this section, an act is considered to be "in the course of committing a theft or unauthorized possession of property" if the act occurs: (1)(a)(i) in the course of an attempt to commit theft or unauthorized possession of property; (1)(a)(ii) in the commission of theft or unauthorized possession of property; or (1)(a)(iii) in the immediate flight after the attempt or commission. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits robbery if the actor: (2)(a) unlawfully and intentionally takes or attempts to take personal property in the possession of an individual from the individual's person, or immediate presence, against the individual's will, by means of force or fear, and with a purpose or intent to deprive the individual permanently or temporarily of the personal property; or (2)(b) intentionally or knowingly uses force or fear of immediate force against an individual in the course of committing a theft or unauthorized possession of property. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is robbery a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Robbery is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-301.
Which Utah statute covers robbery?
Robbery is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-301 (Robbery).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.