Clayton Simms Juvenile Defense Advocate for Utah
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 […]
Two Utah high school football players have been suspended from school following allegations of hazing. It’s possible that at least one other hazing incident occurred at the same school as well, but different kids may have been involved. Why Hazing is Illegal Hazing is against the law in Utah. Hazing may be simply defined as […]
A Utah teen has been sentenced for his involvement in a man’s death in Moab. The now-17-year-old will be spending the next few years in a high-security juvenile detention facility. Covering Up a Murder Charles Anthony Nelson admitted responsibility for his role in helping cover up a murder committed by his friend. Police first thought […]
Consequences for juvenile offenders in Utah can vary from one district to another, but are fairly similar. Sometimes knowing what might happen if you behave a certain way may keep you from making that particular choice. Fines The fines juvenile offenders are required to pay are generally set by the legislature and differ depending on […]
