State v. Pierce

GREENWOOD, Judge:

Danny L. Pierce appeals his conviction of submitting a false or fraudulent insurance claim, a second degree felony in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-521 (1978). Pierce urges reversal of his conviction, claiming the fraud charge was barred by the statute of limitations. We reverse and remand.

Sometime prior to July 14, 1981, Pierce contacted an insurance agent and told the agent he wanted insurance coverage in the amount of $8,000 on his truck. The agent issued an insurance binder on the truck on July 14, 1981.

On July 19, 1981, Pierce contacted the agent and informed him…