Degree

Depending on the facts, child abuse can be charged as a 2^nd degree felony, 3^rd degree felony, class A misdemeanor, class B misdemeanor or class C misdemeanor.

Elements

A defendant commits a 2^nd degree felony child abuse when they intentionally or knowingly inflict upon a child serious physical injury or, having the care or custody of such child, cause or permit another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child.

A defendant commits 3^rd degree felony child abuse when they recklessly inflict upon a child serious physical injury or, having care or custody of such child, cause or permit another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child.

A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor child abuse when, with criminal negligence, they inflict upon a child serious physical injury or, having the care or custody of such child, cause or permit another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child.

A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor child abuse when they intentionally or knowingly inflict upon a child physical injury or, having the care or custody of such child, causes or permits another to inflict physical injury upon a child.

A defendant commits a class B misdemeanor child abuse when they recklessly inflict upon a child physical injury or, having the care or custody of such child, cause or permit another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child.

A defendant commits a class C misdemeanor child abuse when, with criminal negligence, they inflict upon a child physical injury or, having the care or custody of such child, cause or permit another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child.

Fine

2^nd degree felony: A fine not to exceed $10,000, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(a), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)
3^rd degree felony: 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)
Class A misdemeanor: A fine not to exceed $2,500, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(c), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)
Class B misdemeanor: A fine not to exceed $1,000, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(d), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)
Class C misdemeanor: A fine not to exceed $750, plus a 35% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(e), 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

2^nd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not less than 1 year nor more than 15 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(2))
3^rd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not to exceed 5 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(3))
Class A misdemeanor: A term in jail not to exceed 1 year.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-204(1))
Class B misdemeanor: A term in jail not to exceed 6 months.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-204(2))
Class C misdemeanor: A term in jail not to exceed 90 days.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-204(3))

DNA Specimen Analysis

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

Firearms

A defendant convicted of child abuse may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9))