76-5-104. Consensual altercation.
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As used in this section, “ultimate fighting match” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-9-705. |
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-5-104
- Dangerous weapon: means :Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
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In any prosecution for criminal homicide under 2, or assault as that offense is described in Section 76-5-102, it is no defense to the prosecution that the defendant was a party to any duel, mutual combat, or other consensual altercation if during the course of the duel, combat, or altercation:
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any dangerous weapon was used; or |
| (b) |
the defendant was engaged in an ultimate fighting match. |
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Amended by Chapter 181, 2022 General Session
