UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 76. Utah Criminal Code |
Chapter 2. Principles of Criminal Responsibility |
Part 1. Culpability Generally |
§ 76-2-104. Culpable mental state -- Higher mental states included.
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(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