Clayton Simms Juvenile Defense Advocate for Utah
A teen vandal, who police believe is responsible for an extensive vandalism spree in the West Jordan area of Utah, has been arrested. What Happened? The young man has allegedly been busily slashing vehicle tires, breaking into vehicles and setting dumpsters on fire at a local middle school—all since Labor Day weekend. Police stated that […]
The Case The Utah Court of Appeals ruled today that charges for supplying alcohol to minors should not have been dismissed against Xavier Morrison. The trial court dismissed the charges initially, reasoning that charging an 18-year-old with supplying alcohol to other 18-year-olds (who were actually slightly older than Mr. Morrison) would create an “absurd result.” […]
Even though street racing isn’t a purely juvenile-related problem, it does have a tendency to be an offense committed by kids, so we’re addressing the issue in this juvenile blog. What is Street Racing? Street racing—also referred to as a speed contest or exhibition—is not allowed on any Utah highway. The law specifically states that […]
A teen recently got a taste of the discretion held by Utah juvenile judges, when her punishment was tailored to fit her crime. Give That Girl a Haircut The 13-year-old girl and a younger friend opted to reach outside their boundaries and give a 3-year-old at a local fast food restaurant a haircut—without permission. When […]
The Utah juvenile court fines were updated this past June, so we thought we’d keep you informed about potential juvenile court fines your child could face if he chooses to commit certain crimes or infractions. Some of the crimes you may be a little more worried about than others. If your child decides to hold […]
