Q: I am 17 and I left my house without permission while grounded. My dad is now saying he is having me put into juvie.
He is also saying an officer will be going to my boyfriends house and a no contact order will be filed. This is because my boyfriend picked me up to take me to his piano recital. Can this happen? Can I go to juvie for this? Can a no contact order be put between us for this when he has never done anything wrong to me or my parents? Also, my dad knew where I was the entire time. When asked if he wanted me to be brought home, he said he didn't care and that he would be calling the police either way, which he did not do. Help!
A: Yes, he can. Until you are 18, you are a minor and must follow your parents' rules or you can go to juvenile detention. If there are problems at home, talk to a school counselor, family member, or other trusted adult.
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