Assault
Utah Code 76-5-102 — a class B misdemeanor, and a felony with a weapon or a chokehold
Assault is attempting, with unlawful force or violence, to inflict bodily injury on someone, or doing an act with unlawful force or violence that causes bodily injury or creates a substantial risk of it.
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- Assault is a class B misdemeanor.
- It is a class A misdemeanor when it causes substantial bodily injury, or the person assaulted is pregnant and the actor knows it.
- A chokehold in training for or taking part in a sport where it is accepted, such as wrestling or martial arts, against someone else taking part, is not covered.
Aggravated assault is an assault, or a threat backed by a show of immediate force, that involves a dangerous weapon or a motor vehicle, intentionally impeding someone's breathing or blood circulation by pressure on the neck or throat or by blocking the nose, mouth or airway, or other means likely to cause death or serious bodily injury.
| Aggravated assault | Level |
|---|---|
| Aggravated assaultAs described | LevelThird degree felony |
| Aggravated assaultResulting in serious bodily injury, or a choking that causes loss of consciousness | LevelSecond degree felony |
| Aggravated assaultTargeting a law enforcement officer and causing serious bodily injury | LevelFirst degree felony |
Sources for this section (2)
- Utah Code 76-5-102 — Assault
- Utah Code 76-5-103 — Aggravated assault
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.