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Sex Offenses: Sodomy


Sodomy: Attorneys

Sodomy - Attorneys

What it is:

Sodomy is a crime in Utah, where a person has oral or anal sex with a person who is 14 years of age or older.

Sodomy

Utah Code §76-5-403

Degree

Class B misdemeanor.

Elements

A defendant commits sodomy when they engage in any sexual act with a person who is 14 years of age or older involving the genitals of one person and the mouth or anus of another person.

Fine

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)

Restitution

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

Imprisonment

May be sentenced to a term not to exceed 6 months.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-204(2))


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Learn more about crimes related to Sodomy. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at (801) 505-1586.

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