Utah Teen in Juvenile Detention for Gun Crime

Utah’s Trolley Square, which was the location of a deadly shooting spree in 2007, was once again the scene of a gun crime this week. A 16-year-old apparently was looking for trouble when he tried to rob several people at gunpoint. The gun in question was actually an Air-Soft gun, but it resembled a real gun. The teen, who had been drinking with friends, approached different individuals and demanded money before eventually assaulting a man with the Air-Soft gun and stealing his money. The teen was found, arrested and sent to juvenile detention.

We’ve mentioned before that dangerous situations can arise when someone’s had too much to drink. Of course, teenagers aren’t supposed to have access to alcohol in the first place. That point aside, some kids are going to come into contact with alcohol and many of those kids are going to partake. Talk to your kids about alcohol and the many side effects that may occur when it is abused.

If you have a child who’s facing legal problems and possibly juvenile detention, don’t wait until it’s too late to get the advice of legal counsel. A Utah defense attorney can advise you of you and your child’s options, and he will be your advocate when dealing with law enforcement and the court. Many times there are mitigating circumstances that can only be handled by effective counsel.

Don’t try to navigate the juvenile court system on your own. Find out what is in the best interest of your child by making an appointment with an attorney today.