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Utah Code § 76-2-104: Culpable mental state -- Higher mental states included.

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  1. Title 76 Criminal Offenses
  2. Chapter 76-2 Principles of Criminal Responsibility
  3. Part 76-2-1 Culpability Generally

(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.

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