Degree

Depending on the facts, a parent or guardian providing a firearm to a violent minor may be charged as a class A misdemeanor or a 3^rd degree felony.

Elements

A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor providing a firearm to a violent minor, when they are a parent or legal guardian who intentionally and knowingly provides a firearm to, or permit the possession of a firearm by, a minor who has been convicted of a violent felony or a minor who has been adjudicated in juvenile court for an offense which would constitute a violent felony if the minor were an adult.

A defendant commits a 3^rd degree felony providing a firearm to a violent minor, when they are a parent or legal guardian who intentionally and knowingly provides a firearm to, or permit the possession of a firearm by, a minor who has been convicted of a violent felony or a minor who has been adjudicated in juvenile court for an offense which would constitute a violent felony if the minor were an adult. And, the defendant has been previously convicted of providing a firearm to a violent minor.

Fine

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)

Restitution

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

Imprisonment

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))

DNA Specimen Analysis

A defendant convicted of a parent providing a firearm to a violent minor must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Firearms

A defendant convicted of a 3^rd degree felony parent providing a firearm to a violent minor may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-10-503, 18 U.S.C. §921-930)