Many of our readers know that Utah has very harsh laws when it comes to drug use and possession. Just last week, we discussed how serious prescription fraud charges can be. While it is true that drug use and possession are problems, it seems as though many Utah voters feel that the penalties for drug…
Written by developer on February 27, 2015
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When you are in pain or have another medical issue, the need to take medications to get relief is sometimes overwhelming. If a person can’t get to the doctor or has a doctor who refuses to give prescriptions that will remedy the issues, the person might decide to seek medications for another way. That, however,…
Written by developer on February 20, 2015
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In our post last week, we discussed juvenile offenders who are accused of sex-related offenses. Those juveniles, as well as others, might benefit more from treatment and services instead of simply being sentenced to punishment measures. One of the programs that is sometimes used is mentoring. Our Utah readers might be interested in learning a…
Written by developer on February 12, 2015
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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…
Written by developer on February 5, 2015
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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…
Written by developer on January 29, 2015
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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…
Written by developer on January 22, 2015
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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…
Written by developer on January 15, 2015
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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…
Written by developer on January 2, 2015
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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…
Written by developer on December 18, 2014
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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…
Written by developer on December 12, 2014
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