| (1) |
If acting with criminal negligence is sufficient to establish the culpable mental state for an element of an offense, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly. |
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-2-104
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
| (2) |
If acting recklessly is sufficient to establish the culpable mental state for an element of an offense, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally or knowingly. |
| (3) |
If acting knowingly is sufficient to establish the culpable mental state for an element of an offense, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally. |
Amended by Chapter 75, 1998 General Session
