Utah § 76-8-509 Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-8-509 — Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding.

Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-8 Offenses Against the Administration of Government·Part 76-8-5 Falsification in Official Matters

(1)(1)(a) As used in this section, "victim" includes a child or other individual under the care or custody of a parent or guardian.

(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding if the actor attempts to induce an alleged victim of a crime to take an action to secure the dismissal or to prevent the filing of a criminal complaint, indictment, or information by:

(2)(a) the use of force; or

(2)(b) a threat that would constitute a means of committing the offense of theft by extortion under Section 76-6-406 if the threat were employed to obtain property or by promise of a reward or pecuniary benefit.

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

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(1) (1)(a) As used in this section, "victim" includes a child or other individual under the care or custody of a parent or guardian.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding if the actor attempts to induce an alleged victim of a crime to take an action to secure the dismissal or to prevent the filing of a criminal complaint, indictment, or information by:
(2)(a) the use of force; or
(2)(b) a threat that would constitute a means of committing the offense of theft by extortion under Section 76-6-406 if the threat were employed to obtain property or by promise of a reward or pecuniary benefit.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.

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