Degree

3^rd degree felony.

Elements

A defendant commits a 3^rd degree felony possession of heroin, when they knowingly and intentionally possess or use a heroin analog or heroin, unless it was obtained under a valid prescription or order, directly from a practitioner while acting in the course of the person's professional practice.

Fine

3^rd degree felony: A fine not to exceed $5,000, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(a)(b), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)

Restitution

The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)

Imprisonment

3^rd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not to exceed 5 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(3))

Firearms

A defendant convicted of a 3^rd degree felony heroin possession may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-10-503, 18 U.S.C. §921-930)

DNA Specimen Analysis

A defendant convicted of a 3^rd degree felony cocaine possession must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Driver License

Utah's Driver License Division will immediately suspend for 6 months the license of a person upon receiving a record of a conviction for possession of heroin.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-3-220(c))

Seizure, Forfeiture, Property Rights

Possession of heroin subjects the defendant seizure and forfeiture in accordance with the procedures and substantive protections of Utah Uniform Forfeiture Procedures Act. This means that defendant's car, land, house, belongings, and money can be seized by the State of Utah.
(Utah Code Ann. §58-37-13)