How Utah Enhances Misdemeanor DV Charges to Felonies
Is Domestic Violence a Felony in Utah? Understanding Charge Enhancements Key Takeaways: In Utah, domestic violence charges can escalate from misdemeanor to felony through a statutory enhancement system under Utah Code §77-36-1.1. That statute provides a 10-year lookback period for most offenses and a 5-year lookback period for property damage (criminal mischief) offenses, meaning prior […]