1st Degree Felony.
A defendant commits rape of a child when they have sexual intercourse with a child who is under the age of 14.
If the accused is convicted of 1st degree felony rape of a child, imprisonment is mandatory.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-5-402.1(3))
Not less than 25 years and which may be for life.
Life without parole, if the judge finds that during the course of the commission of the rape of a child the defendant caused serious bodily injury to another, or that at the time of the commission of the rape of a child the defendant was previously convicted of a grievous sexual offense.
1st 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)
The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)
Lifetime registration.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-27-21.5(12)(c)(i)(A))
A defendant convicted of a 1st degree felony rape of a child must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))
A defendant convicted of rape of a child may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9))
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