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Assault Related Offenses: Abuse or Neglect of a Disabled Child


Abuse or Neglect of a Child with a Disability: Assault Offenses Attorneys

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Legal Definition:

Abuse or neglect of a child with a disability is a crime whereby a person mistreats a child with a physical, developmental, social, emotional or other disability.

Abuse or Neglect of a Child with a Disability

Utah Code §76-5-110

Degree

3rd degree felony.

Elements

A caretaker commits abuse or neglect of a child when they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly abuse or neglect a child with a disability.

Fine

3rd: A fine not to exceed $5,000 , plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(a)(b), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)

Restitution

The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)

Imprisonment

3rd degree felony: A term in jail not to exceed 5 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(3))

DNA Specimen Analysis

A defendant convicted of a 3rd degree felony abuse or neglect of a child with a disability must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Firearms

A defendant convicted of abuse or neglect of a child with a disability may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-10-503, 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9))


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