Utah statute

Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503 — Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 15: Criminal Offenses Relating to Bus Passenger Safety, Utah Code.

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Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503

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.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-9-1501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits assault with intent to commit bus hijacking if the actor intimidates, threatens, or commits assault or battery toward a driver, attendant, guard, or any other person in control of a bus so as to interfere with the performance of duties by the person. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation.

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Is assault with intent to commit bus hijacking a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: assault with intent to commit bus hijacking ranges from a Second Degree Felony to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503.

Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — standard: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503(3)(a)) · Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — with dangerous weapon: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers assault with intent to commit bus hijacking?

Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503 (Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.