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Sexual Assault Charges In The Utah Juvenile System

Last week, we discussed how some children who are victims of sexual assault eventually become the attacker in a sexual assault. Sadly, that means that children who are already dealing with so much because they were victims are now having to deal with the juvenile justice system because of repeating a vicious cycle. At that […] Read more

Sexual Assault Cases In The Juvenile Justice System

We have often discussed how juveniles have unique needs when it comes to the justice system. As many of our readers know, the juvenile justice system is based on the need to help children learn how to make better choices instead of only punishing the child. One area that is particularly difficult in the juvenile […] Read more

Defense For Prostitution Or Solicitation Arrests In Utah

In our post last week, we discussed prostitution and solicitation. When our Utah readers read over that post, they might have realized that these crimes can be very serious. The consequences of prostitution and solicitation can reach far beyond just having to face criminal penalties. There is also the social stigma for people to consider […] Read more

What Are Prostitution And Solicitation In Utah?

We have often discussed crimes of a sexual nature, but many of those have been violent offenses. We haven’t often discussed prostitution, but it is a crime that can lead to serious consequences. It is important for our Utah readers to know what constitutes prostitution. What is prostitution? Prostitution occurs when someone has a sexual […] Read more

Calls For Justice Reform, Criminal Defense Important

Anyone who has been involved in the criminal justice system has probably thought at least once about how unfair the system is. Some people have probably come to the conclusion that the criminal justice system tends to affect minorities at a disproportionate rate. Our Utah readers who have had that thought might find it surprising […] Read more

Understanding Date Rape Might Prevent Unwanted Accusations

Holiday parties and other events around this time of year are times to enjoy the company of friends and meet new friends. There is always the possibility that those festivities might lead to you meeting someone you are interested in. When that happens, you and that person might end up having some sort of relationship […] Read more

How Are Criminal Charges Classified In Utah?

We have covered a lot of criminal cases that involve a host of crimes and circumstances. Those posts might have some of our readers wondering how criminal charges are classified in Utah. Of course, most people know that there are two main types of charges: felony and misdemeanor. What some of our readers might not […] Read more

Utah Teen Faces Weapons Charges After Thwarted School Shooting

The news of school shootings seems to be making headlines on a regular basis. These incidents are horrific examples of how things can go wrong very quickly. When a school shooting is stopped before it starts, there is reason for many people to celebrate. For the person who was allegedly going to carry out the […] Read more

Troubling Reasons Behind False Accusations Of Rape

Last week, we discussed date rape and how that can prove to be a problem for people who go to parties or similar activities. Following up on that post, we are going to discuss some of the most common reasons why false accusations of rape are common. Our readers in Utah might find this information […] Read more

Juvenile Waiver: When Juvenile Crimes Move To Adult Court

Last week, we discussed the case of the juvenile who was convicted of murdering his brothers. As part of the plea deal he reached with prosecutors, he was charged with one murder in juvenile court and the other murder in adult court. The teen was later allegedly involved in an assault and is now facing […] Read more