1st Degree Felony.
A defendant commits sodomy upon a child (domestic violence) if they engage in any sexual act upon or with a child who is under the age of 14, involving the genitals or anus of the defendant or the child and the mouth or anus of either person.
1st degree felony: A fine not to exceed $10,000, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(a), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)
The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)
If convicted of this crime, imprisonment is mandatory.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-5-403.1(3))
Not less than 25 years and which may be for life.
Life without parole, if the judge finds that at the time of the commission of the sodomy on a child the defendant caused serious bodily injury to another; or at the time of the commission of the sodomy on a child, the defendant was previously convicted of a grievous sexual offense.
Lifetime registration.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-27-21.5(12)(c)(i)(A))
Because of the unique and highly emotional nature of domestic violence crimes, the high recidivism
rate of violent offenders, and the demonstrated increased risk of continued acts of violence subsequent
to the release of an offender who has been arrested for domestic violence, it was the finding of the
Utah Legislature that domestic violence crimes, are crimes for which bail may be denied if there is
substantial evidence to support the charge, and if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence
that he alleged perpetrator would constitute a substantial danger to an alleged victim of domestic
violence if released on bail.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-6-2.5(12))
In addition to penalties otherwise provided by law, the court may:
The court will:
A defendant convicted of sodomy on a child (domestic violence) must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))
A defendant convicted of sodomy on a child (domestic violence) may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9))
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