According to this article,
Missing Utah college student Madelyn Allen found alive, 'covered in coal' in suspect's basement - he was charged with obstruction of justice, aggravated kidnapping, rape and object rape. However, this article is from December so I don't know if the charges are the same as the initial charges.
Obstruction of Justice:
- Obstructing justice is either a third degree felony or second degree felony, depending on the circumstances. In Utah, a third degree felony may carry the possible prison sentence of 0-5 years, while a second degree felony can send you to prison for 1-15 years. (www.saltlakecriminaldefense.com/2013/03/obstructing-justice-in-utah/)
Aggravated Kidnapping:
Aggravated kidnapping is a first degree felony, like rape and murder.
The criminal penalties for a first degree felony are devastating. If convicted, the defendant may be fined as much as $10,000, and in addition, may also be sentenced to:
- 15 years to life in prison
- Life in prison without the possibility of parole (release)
The nature and length of the sentence depends on the circumstances of the offense, and the reasons the offense was committed. (
Utah Aggravated Kidnapping (Code 76-5-302) Defense Attorneys)
Object Rape:
UTAH PENALTIES FOR OBJECT RAPE.
(1). Five years mandatory minimum, up to life in prison for object rape.
(2). Fifteen years mandatory minimum, up to life in prison if the jury finds that during the commission of the object rape, you caused serious bodily injury.
(3). Life without parole if you have previously been convicted of a “grievous sexual crime.” (
Charged with Object Rape in Utah? Free Consultation | Jake Gunter)
Rape:
- Rape is a first degree felony punished by 5 years to life, but is upgraded to 15 to life if the actor caused serious bodily injury, or was under 18 and has prior sex crime convictions. The offense is upgraded to life without parole if the actor has a prior record of serious sex crime. (What are the Jail Times and Sentencing Guidelines for Rape in Utah?)