Assault With Physical Injury In Utah
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To be convicted, you have to have the present ability to apply force and you can't have acted in self-defense or defense of another. Simple Assault is a Misdemeanor crime. Conviction can result in six months in a county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both jail time and a fine.
"Bodily injury" means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. (5) "Conduct" means an act or omission. (6)
Assault -- Penalties. creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to an individual. A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
Assaults that are aggravated based solely on a victim's protected status or due to the offender's prior convictions tend to carry low-level felony penalties, such as two to five years in prison.
Key Takeaways. Assault charges in Utah range from misdemeanors, with penalties including jail time up to one year and fines up to $2,500, to felonies with more severe penalties such as up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
Key Takeaways. Assault charges in Utah range from misdemeanors, with penalties including jail time up to one year and fines up to $2,500, to felonies with more severe penalties such as up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
This range will be based on the defendant's culpability (i.e. the intention and fault behind the act) and the harm caused. Generally, only in cases where there is high culpability and more than minor injuries caused will the sentence be custodial. The general sentencing range is a discharge to 26 weeks' imprisonment.
There is no minimum penalty, with a maximum prison sentence of up to 14 years. The severity of the punishment could depend on the degree of the assault, the nature of the injuries, whether it was planned, if the assault was gratuitous in nature and your past criminal record.
