Are You Up-to-Date on Utah's Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses Involving Minors?

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What is the age range for a minor in the offense of unlawful sexual activity?

  • Under 14 years old
  • Between 14 and 16 years old (correct)
  • Over 18 years old
  • Between 16 and 18 years old

What is the age difference required for the offense of sexual abuse of a minor?

  • Two or more years older
  • Three or more years older
  • Four or more years older (correct)
  • Five or more years older

What is the penalty for unlawful sexual activity with a minor?

  • Class A misdemeanor
  • First-degree felony
  • Second-degree felony
  • Third-degree felony (correct)

Which offenses are not included in the mitigating factors for age differences?

<p>Rape and forcible sodomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can touching through clothing be considered part of the offenses?

<p>Yes, always (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are the offenses subject to registration under all circumstances?

<p>No, never (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the text amended?

<p>2022 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Unlawful sexual activity with a minor is committed by an actor 18 years or older engaging in sexual activity with a minor between 14 and 16 years old.
  • Sexual abuse of a minor is committed by an actor who is four or more years older than the minor and engages in indecent liberties with them.
  • Both offenses have mitigating factors for age differences.
  • Unlawful sexual activity with a minor is a third-degree felony, while sexual abuse of a minor is a class A misdemeanor.
  • Certain offenses, such as rape and forcible sodomy, are not included in the mitigating factors and are considered more severe.
  • Any touching, even if done through clothing, can be considered part of the offenses.
  • The offenses are not subject to registration under certain circumstances.
  • The definitions of "minor" and "indecency" are provided in the text.
  • Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to both offenses.
  • The text was amended in 2022.

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