Utah Statutes
§ 76-8-308 — Acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-8 Offenses Against the Administration of Government·Part 76-8-3 Obstructing Governmental Operations
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution if the actor:
(2)(a) solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit as consideration for the actor's refraining from initiating or aiding in a criminal prosecution; or
(2)(b) confers, offers, or agrees to confer any benefit upon a person as consideration for the person refraining from initiating or aiding in a criminal prosecution.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
(4)It is an affirmative defense that the value of the benefit did not exceed an amount that the actor believed to be due as restitution or indemnification for the loss caused or to be caused by the offense.
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 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
Venue of actions.