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2010 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 05 - Offenses Against the Person
76-5-204 - Death of other than intended victim no defense.

76-5-204. Death of other than intended victim no defense.
In any prosecution for criminal homicide, evidence that the actor caused the death of a person other than the intended victim shall not constitute a defense for any purpose to criminal homicide.

Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session

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