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A felony is a category of crime that includes the most serious crimes in the eyes of the law. These crimes are considered more serious than misdemeanor crimes. Felonies are punishable by one year or more in jail.
The Salt Lake City law firm Schatz, Anderson & Uday, L.L.C., focuses its practice almost exclusively on criminal defense, including defense of serious felony crimes. Our attorneys handle criminal cases on behalf of clients throughout Utah, including the communities of Ogden and Provo. Contact our office today to schedule a free one-hour initial consultation with one of our lawyers.
Degrees of Felony Crime
In Utah, there are three levels of felony crime. The lowest level, a third-degree felony, is punishable by a prison term of 0–5 years in the Utah State Prison and/or a fine of $5,000 plus an 85 percent surcharge. A second-degree felony is punishable by a prison term of 1–15 years in the Utah State Prison and/or a fine of $10,000 plus an 85 percent surcharge. A first-degree felony is punishable by a prison term of five years to life in the Utah State Prison and/or a fine of $10,000 plus an 85 percent surcharge.
Examples of felony crimes include:
- Felony assault, or assault with a deadly weapon
- Burglary
- A felony crime of domestic violence
- Drug manufacturing or distribution
- Fraud or identity theft
- Kidnapping
- Murder, vehicular homicide or attempted murder
- Felony theft
- Felony DUI
- Sex crimes, including rape, molestation and child pornography
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- Felony Crime Penalties
- Felony Crime Process
- Criminal Law Dos & Don'ts
- Criminal Law Information Center
- Criminal Defense FAQ
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