2019 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 2 - Principles of Criminal Responsibility
Part 1 - Culpability Generally
Section 104 - Culpable mental state -- Higher mental states included.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 76-2-104 (2019)
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76-2-104. Culpable mental state -- Higher mental states included.
  • (1) If acting with criminal negligence is sufficient to establish the culpable mental state for an element of an offense, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly.
  • (2) If acting recklessly is sufficient to establish the culpable mental state for an element of an offense, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally or knowingly.
  • (3) If acting knowingly is sufficient to establish the culpable mental state for an element of an offense, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally.


Amended by Chapter 75, 1998 General Session
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