Section 1002 - Damage to mail receptacle -- Penalties -- Greater offenses.

UT Code § 76-6-1002 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) A person commits the crime of damage to a mail receptacle if the person knowingly damages the condition of a mail receptacle, including: (a) taking, concealing, damaging, or destroying a key; or (b) breaking open, tearing down, taking, damaging, or destroying a mail receptacle.

(a) taking, concealing, damaging, or destroying a key; or

(b) breaking open, tearing down, taking, damaging, or destroying a mail receptacle.

(2) (a) In determining the degree of an offense committed under Subsection (1), the penalty levels in Subsection 76-6-106(3)(b) apply. (b) If the act committed amounts to an offense subject to a greater penalty, this subsection does not prohibit prosecution and sentencing for the more serious offense.

(a) In determining the degree of an offense committed under Subsection (1), the penalty levels in Subsection 76-6-106(3)(b) apply.

(b) If the act committed amounts to an offense subject to a greater penalty, this subsection does not prohibit prosecution and sentencing for the more serious offense.