Utah Statutes
§ 76-5-204 — Death of other than intended victim no defense.
Utah § 76-5-204
JurisdictionUtah
Title 76Utah Criminal Code
Ch. 76-5Offenses Against the Individual
Part 76-5-2Criminal Homicide
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-204 (2026).
Text
In any prosecution for criminal homicide, evidence that the actor caused the death of a person other than the intended victim shall not constitute a defense for any purpose to criminal homicide.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
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