76-6-1002 - Damage to mail receptacle -- Penalties -- Greater offenses.
76-6-1002. Damage to mail receptacle -- Penalties -- Greater offenses.
(1) A person commits the crime of damage to a mail receptacle if the person knowinglydamages 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.
(2) (a) In determining the degree of an offense committed under Subsection (1), thepenalty levels in Subsection 76-6-106(3)(b) apply.
(b) If the act committed amounts to an offense subject to a greater penalty, this subsectiondoes not prohibit prosecution and sentencing for the more serious offense.
Amended by Chapter 166, 2002 General Session