Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code

Utah Code Title 76 § 76-6-405: Theft by deception.

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Theft by deception occurs when someone obtains or controls another's property through deception with intent to deprive them of it. The offense is classified as a second or third degree felony depending on property value, type, and prior convictions.

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