Clayton Simms Juvenile Defense Advocate for Utah
A 17-year-old Utah teen is being investigated for his alleged role in an attempted murder earlier this week. Who Else Was Involved? Police know the young man was one of five occupants in a car that was involved in a drive-by shooting in the Kearns area. Unfortunately for the Utah teen, authorities believe that he […]
Molly, a new name for the old-time drug ecstasy, is making headlines around the country after recent overdose deaths have been reported. What’s New About Ecstasy? Part of the resurging interest in the drug may be owed to music artists who refer to Molly in their songs. Some sing about finding Molly while others make […]
There are reports of suspected cyberbullying at a Utah high school, this time using the social media network Instagram. What’s Going on? Some Timpview High School girls are the alleged targets of the cyberbullying this time. Before Instagram officials were notified and the list was taken down, it was reported that there were pictures of […]
A Utah teen has been taken into custody following an accidental shooting that left his friend with a bullet in his stomach. What Happened? The teens were outside a West Valley City apartment complex when the shooting occurred. A 16-year-old allegedly tried to shoot a gun towards the ground but it didn’t discharge. At some […]
A study of Utah teens and alcohol use revealed some interesting facts about how—and with whom—Utah teens drink alcohol. Utah teens, on average, imbibe less than their peers in other states. However, those teens that do consume alcohol in Utah are more likely to binge drink than other youth. Additionally, the report showed that many […]
