76-5-206. Negligent homicide — Penalties.
| (1) |
Definitions of terms in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. |
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
For details, see
Utah Code § 76-3-204
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-5-206
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
| (2) |
An actor commits negligent homicide if the actor, acting with criminal negligence, causes the death of another individual. |
| (3) |
A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. |
| (4) |
| (a) |
In addition to the penalty provided under this section or any other section, a defendant who is convicted of violating this section shall have the defendant’s driver license revoked under Section 53-3-220 if the death of another individual results from driving a motor vehicle. |
| (b) |
The court shall forward the report of the conviction to the Driver License Division in accordance with Section 53-3-218. |
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Amended by Chapter 181, 2022 General Session
