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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code » Chapter 3 - Punishments » Part 4 - Limitations and Special Provisions on Sentences » Section 406.5 – Aggravating factors in imprisonment for certain criminal homicide cases.
76-3-406.5. Aggravating factors in imprisonment for certain criminal homicide cases.

  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) “Cohabitant” has the same definition as in Section 78B-7-102.
    • (b) “Position of trust” includes the position of a spouse, parent, or cohabitant.
  • (2) It is an aggravating factor that the person occupied a position of trust in relation to the victim.
  • (3) The Board of Pardons and Parole shall consider the aggravating factor in Subsection (2) in determining the length of imprisonment for a person convicted of:
    • (a) aggravated murder under Section 76-5-202;
    • (b) murder under Section 76-5-203; or
    • (c) manslaughter under Section 76-5-205.
  • (4) The sentencing court shall consider the aggravating factor in Subsection (2) in sentencing a person convicted of manslaughter under Section 76-5-205.

Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session