Clayton Simms Juvenile Defense Advocate for Utah
Two Utah teens have been charged with first degree felony murder in a case that has surprised local authorities. Why Adult Court? The two 16-year-olds’ cases will be handled in adult court, a move that doesn’t happen regularly in Utah. Utah teens are usually adjudicated in juvenile court, but there are certain crimes that can […]
Governor Gary Herbert just signed House Bill 103, restricting teen cellphone use while driving to a minimum. Kids under the age of 18 can now only use a cellphone while driving in the following situations: • During a medical emergency • When reporting a safety hazard or requesting assistance relating to a safety hazard • […]
A couple of Utah teens were sent to the hospital following a bout of reckless driving in the Taylorsville High School parking lot. Truck Rolls Over at School The teens were in a pickup truck that rolled in the parking lot following what police believe was a race with another vehicle behind the school’s football […]
Should high school students be subjected to random drug testing? That’s a question the Davis Board of Education is considering saying “yes” to. A vote among school board members came out with five members voting for and two against the preliminary random drug testing policy. The policy would allow every high school within the Davis […]
A pair of suspected arsonists, one a Utah juvenile, has been arrested following a busy crime spree in Park City. They’re Not Batman and Robin The dynamic duo is believed to be responsible for starting a fire at the Park City Marriott hotel, followed by a burglarizing trip to the local high school and a […]
