Aiding a Minor Curfew Violation
When someone permits or encourages a teen to stay out past a legally designated time at night, they may end up facing charges for aiding curfew violation.
Aiding a minor curfew violation
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Some teens always seem to find a way of cheating the system and when it comes to curfew, they may assume being with someone 18 years of age and older or getting permission from an adult is enough to stay out of trouble. This false sense of security can not only end with the teen being citing for curfew violation but also criminal charges for the adult friend or guardian who was aiding the teen in breaking curfew.
Statewide curfew
All Utah cities have the right to adjust curfew times in their jurisdictions as they see fit but as a general rule throughout Utah, teens under the age of 18 are not to be out in public between midnight and 6:00am. These laws can also differ depending on the age of the minor. For instance, teens who are 16 to 17 years old may have a more lenient curfew than those under the age of 16. A common occurrence is for younger teens to lose an hour or two off of their allowed time out at night.
Valid exceptions
There are a few exceptions to curfew laws that will save teens from receiving a curfew violation. These include: transportation to and from work; when exercising their 1st Amendment rights; if attending a religious or controlled school function; if legally married; and during an emergency. Another exception that is over misunderstood is when the teen is accompanied by a parent or guardian. This does not mean that it is lawful for a parent, guardian, or any adult over the age of 18 to permit a minor to be in a public place after curfew hours.
Aiding a minor curfew violation
An example of a Utah law defining aiding a minor curfew violation is found within the Syracuse City ordinance Title XII 12-2-1 that states: “it shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian or other person having legal care and custody of any minor under 18 years of age to allow or permit such minor to go or be in or upon any of the sidewalks, streets, alleys or public places in said City during the applicable times provided in the above paragraph. The provisions of the first paragraph of this Section shall not apply where the minors are accompanied by parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of said minor, or where the presence of such minor in or upon any sidewalk, street, alley or public place is connected with and required by some legitimate pursuit in which said minor is engaged. No adult shall aid, abet, permit or encourage any minor to violate the foregoing provisions. “
Know before you travel
With summer vacation getting closer, it is important for parents to know the laws throughout Utah to ensure their child and responsible adults do not face charges related to curfew violation. The specific laws pertaining to aiding a curfew violation can be found within each city’s ordinances. For assistance in dealing with curfew violations contact a defense attorney that handles both juvenile and adult matters in court.
