It is a class C misdemeanor for a
person with intent to commit any criminal mischief, injury, or other crime to:
| (1) |
climb into or upon a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, whether it is in motion or at rest; |
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| class C misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
For details, see
Utah Code § 76-3-204Terms Used In Utah Code 41-1a-1309
- Motor vehicle: means a self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the highways. See Utah Code 41-1a-102
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Semitrailer: means a vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that some part of its weight and its load rests or is carried by another vehicle. See Utah Code 41-1a-102
- Trailer: means a vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and constructed so that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. See Utah Code 41-1a-102
- Vehicle: includes a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, off-highway vehicle, camper, park model recreational vehicle, manufactured home, and mobile home. See Utah Code 41-1a-102
| (2) |
attempt to manipulate any of the levers, starting mechanism, brakes, or other mechanism or device of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer while the same is at rest and unattended; or |
| (3) |
set in motion any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer while the same is at rest and unattended. |
Amended by Chapter 229, 2007 General Session
