Degree

Depending on the facts, theft of a rental vehicle can be charged as a 2^nd degree felony, 3^rd degree felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor.

Elements

A defendant commits a 2^nd degree felony theft of a rental vehicle when, without notice to and permission of the rental company, the renter knowingly fails without good cause to return the vehicle within 72 hours after the time established for the return in the agreement and the value of the property or services stolen is or exceeds $5,000.

A defendant commits a 3^rd degree felony theft of a rental vehicle when, without notice to and permission of the rental company, the renter knowingly fails without good cause to return the vehicle within 72 hours after the time established for the return in the agreement and the value of the property or services stolen exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000; the defendant has been twice before convicted of: attempted theft; theft; any robbery; any attempted robbery; any burglary with intent to commit theft; any attempted burglary with intent to commit theft; any offense under Utah Code 76-6 5, Fraud; or any attempt to commit an offense under Utah Code 76-6-5, Fraud.

A defendant commits a class A misdemeanor theft of a vehicle when, without notice to and permission of the rental company, the renter knowingly fails without good cause to return the vehicle within 72 hours after the time established for the return in the agreement and the value of the property or services stolen is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500.

A defendant commits a class B misdemeanor theft of a rental vehicle when, without notice to and permission of the rental company, the renter knowingly fails without good cause to return the vehicle within 72 hours after the time established for the return in the agreement and the value of the property or services stolen is less than $500.

Fine

2^nd 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)
3^rd 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)
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)

Restitution

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

Imprisonment

2^nd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not less than 1 year nor more than 15 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(2))
3^rd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not to exceed 5 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(3))
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))

DNA Specimen Analysis

A defendant convicted of a class A misdemeanor, 2^nd or 3^rd degree felony theft of a rental vehicle must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Firearms

A defendant convicted of a 2^nd or 3^rd degree felony theft of a rental vehicle 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)