Weapons Offenses: Threatening or Using a Dangerous Weapon in a Fight
Threatening or Using a Dangerous Weapon in a Fight: Attorneys
Legal Definition:
Threatening or Using a Dangerous Weapon in a Fight
Utah Code §76-10-506
Degree
Class A misdemeanor.
Elements
A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor threatening with or using dangerous weapon in fight or quarrel, when defendant, in the presence of two or more persons, draws or exhibits a dangerous weapon in an angry and threatening manner or unlawfully uses a dangerous weapon in a fight.
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 threatening or using a dangerous weapon
in a fight must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))
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