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Utah Code § 76-8-309.1: Aggravated escape.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 76 Criminal Offenses
  2. Chapter 76-8 Offenses Against the Administration of Government
  3. Part 76-8-3 Obstructing Governmental Operations

(1)

(a) As used in this section, "escape" means an offense under Section 76-8-309.

(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits aggravated escape if, during the course of the commission of an escape, the actor:

(a) uses a dangerous weapon; or

(b) causes serious bodily injury to another.

(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony.

(4) A court sentencing an actor for a violation of this section shall impose a consecutive sentence to any other sentence the actor is either serving or ordered to serve.

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