Weapon Offenses: Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault
Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault: Weapon Offenses Attorneys
Legal Definition:
Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault
Utah Code §76-6-507
Degree
Possession of a deadly weapon with intent to assault is a class A misdemeanor.
Elements
A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor possession of deadly weapon with intent to assault when they have upon their person any dangerous weapon with intent to unlawfully assault another.
Fine
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
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 class A misdemeanor possession of a deadly weapon with intent to assault must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))
Other Criminal Charges
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