Degree

Depending on the facts, endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult can be charged as either a 1^st degree felony, 2^nd degree felony, or a 3^rd degree felony.

Elements

A defendant commits a 3rd degree felony endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult when they knowingly or intentionally cause or permit a child or vulnerable adult to be exposed to, inhale, ingest, or have contact with a, controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia.

A defendant commits a 2^nd degree felony endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult when they knowingly or intentionally cause or permit a child or vulnerable adult to be exposed to, inhale, ingest, or have contact with a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia and as a result of the conduct, a child or a vulnerable adult suffers bodily injury, substantial bodily injury.

A defendant commits a 1^st degree felony endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult when they knowingly or intentionally cause or permit a child or vulnerable adult to be exposed to, inhale, ingest, or have contact with a controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia and a child or vulnerable adult dies.

Fine

1^st 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)
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)

Restitution

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

Imprisonment

1^st degree felony: A term of imprisonment not less than 5 years and which may be for life.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(1))
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))

DNA Specimen Analysis

A defendant convicted of a 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd degree felony endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Firearms

A defendant convicted of a 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd degree felony endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9))