What is the maximum sentence for assault in Utah?

Under Utah Code § 76-5-102 (Class B Misdemeanor; Class A Misdemeanor (substantial bodily injury)), Utah assault carries a maximum sentence of 6 months (Class B); 364 days (Class A) and a maximum fine of $1,000 (Class B); $2,500 (Class A).

Does Utah have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Utah does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Utah?

In Utah, assault penalties can be enhanced by: Substantial bodily injury (Class A Misdemeanor).

Utah Assault Law

Utah Assault Defense

What you're facing under Utah Code § 76-5-102, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Utah (UT) law.

Offense Class

Class B Misdemeanor; Class A Misdemeanor (substantial bodily injury)

Maximum Penalty

6 months (Class B); 364 days (Class A)

Maximum Fine

$1,000 (Class B); $2,500 (Class A)

Penalty Range in Utah

StatuteUtah Code § 76-5-102 — Assault

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty6 months (Class B); 364 days (Class A)

Maximum Fine$1,000 (Class B); $2,500 (Class A)

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Utah:

Substantial bodily injury (Class A Misdemeanor)

Utah-Specific Detail

Simple assault is generally a Class B Misdemeanor. Elevated to Class A if substantial bodily injury results.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Utah assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.