Depending on the facts, providing weapons to a minor can by charged as a class B misdemeanor, class A misdemeanor or 3rd degree felony.
A defendant commits a class B misdemeanor providing weapons to a minor, when they provide a handgun to a minor.
A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor providing weapons to a minor for a subsequent offense of providing a handgun to a minor.
A defendant commits a 3rd degree felony providing weapons to a minor, when they provide a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.
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)
3rd 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)
The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)
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))
3rd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not to exceed 5 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(3))
A defendant convicted of a class A misdemeanor or 3rd degree felony providing weapons
to a minor must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))
A defendant convicted of a 3rd degree felony providing weapons to a 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)
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