Utah § 76-5-204 - Death of other than intended victim no defense.
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§ 76-5-204. Death of other than intended victim no defense.
In any prosecution for criminal homicide, evidence that the actor caused the death of a person other than the intended victim shall not constitute a defense for any purpose to criminal homicide.
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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