76-3-207.7. First degree felony aggravated murder — Noncapital felony — Penalties — Sentenced by court.
| (1) |
A person who has pled guilty to or been convicted of first degree felony aggravated murder under Section 76-5-202 shall be sentenced by the court. |
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| first degree felony | 5 years to life | up to $10,000 |
For details, see
Utah Code § 76-3-203
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-3-207.7
- 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
| (2) |
| (a) |
The sentence under this section shall be:
| (i) |
life in prison without parole; or |
| (ii) |
an indeterminate prison term of not less than 25 years and that may be for life. |
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| (b) |
Subsection (2)(a)(i) does not apply if the person was younger than 18 years of age at the time the offense was committed and was sentenced on or after May 10, 2016. |
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Amended by Chapter 277, 2016 General Session
