Utah Code 76-8-309.3. Aggravated escape
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For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-203
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 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-8-309.3
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Bodily injury: means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Dangerous weapon: means :(7)(a) any item capable of causing death or serious bodily injury; or(7)(b) a facsimile or representation of the item, if:(7)(b)(i) the actor's use or apparent intended use of the item leads the victim to reasonably believe the item is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; or(7)(b)(ii) the actor represents to the victim verbally or in any other manner that the actor is in control of such an item. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
(1)(a) As used in this section, “escape” means an offense under Section76-8-309 .(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections76-1-101.5 and76-8-101 apply to this section.(2) An actor commits aggravated escape if, during the course of the commission of an escape, the actor:(2)(a) uses a dangerous weapon; or(2)(b) causes serious bodily injury to another.(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony.(4) A court sentencing an actor for a violation of this section shall impose a consecutive sentence to any other sentence the actor is either serving or ordered to serve.