Bountiful, UT asked in Criminal Law for Utah

Q: How much time in prison, per charge, would someone get for sexual exploitation of a minor?

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer

A: Sexual exploitation of a minor (Utah Code 76-5b-201)

Degree-2nd Degree Felony

Elements-A defendant commits sexual exploitation of a minor: when they: knowingly produce , possess, or possess with intent to distribute child pornography ; or intentionally distribute or view child pornography; or if the defendant is a minor’s parent or legal guardian and they knowingly consent to or permit the minor to be sexually exploited.

Fine-2nd degree felony: A fine not to exceed $10,000 , plus a 90% surcharge.

Restitution-The court may require the convicted person to pay restitution.

Imprisonment-2nd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not less than 1 year nor more than 15 years.

Sexual Offender Registration-Lifetime registration.

DNA Specimen Analysis-A defendant convicted of a 2nd degree felony sexual exploitation of a minor must provide a DNA specimen.

Firearms-May not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.

Hope this helps.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.