Utah · Utah Code — Title 41, Motor Vehicles
Utah Code Title 41 § 41-1a-1314: Unauthorized control for extended time.
What this law says, in plain English
Taking control of someone else's motor vehicle without permission is a class A misdemeanor, but becomes a third-degree felony if the vehicle isn't returned within 24 hours, is damaged $500+, is used to commit a felony, or is damaged to facilitate entry or operation.
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