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Juvenile Criminal Defense
12 articles from Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter about juvenile criminal defense.
Juvenile Nonjudicial Adjustment in Utah
Utah has generally 3 levels of juvenile justice. Juvenile justice means how does Utah deal with juvenile crime. (1). Juveniles Charged as Adults. This is really bad when…
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Criteria to Expunge Utah Juvenile Adjudications (Juvenile Criminal Convictions)
Juveniles are adjudicated responsible for delinquencies. Adults are convicted and are guilty of crimes. Adjudications are juvenile versions of adult crimes and are…
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Juvenile Police Interrogations---No False or Misleading Statements by the Cops and Recorded
Utah has given juveniles being questioned for crimes (called delinquencies) many, many more protections than adults have. Police failure to abide by these protections…
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Juvenile Wildlife Crimes
If you’re a parent or guardian concerned about your teenager’s legal standing in Utah, understanding the implications of these crimes is crucial. Many people are…
Read articleUtah Justice Court Jurisdiction—Types of Utah Criminal Cases and Code Citations
Utah Justice Courts have jurisdiction over the following types of criminal cases under the Utah criminal code. Selected 16-17-year-olds and adults over 18 years old for…
Read articleWhen Can a 16-17 Year Old Get Charged in a Utah Justice Court Verus a Juvenile Court?
Adult Charges. Under 18-year-old children charged with crimes is called juvenile delinquency. Adults charged with crimes under Utah’s criminal code are criminal charges.…
Read articleUtah Juvenile Law Glossary and Adult Criminal Court Differences
The Youth Parole Authority. The Youth Parole Authority provides a formal hearing procedure that defines a youth’s obligations during secure care and parole. The adult…
Read articleExpunging Utah Juvenile Convictions (Adjudications)
Juvenile Delinquency Adjudications (Convictions). Utah juvenile courts call criminal “convictions” delinquency “adjudications.” Juvenile delinquency adjudications can be…
Read articleJuvenile Delinquency Charges in Utah. TXT/Call Attorney Jake Gunter Call/TXT (801)- 373-6345
Learn how a Utah juvenile delinquency lawyer can help with charges in Provo, Spanish Fork, American Fork, and beyond. Call Jake Gunter Today!
Read articleUtah DCFS Findings
Explore Utah DCFS findings, including appeal options & expungement processes, to protect your family's rights and future. Clean your record!
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