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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: My brother is 2 1/2 years late filing for a writ for certiorari what can he do
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Nov 5, 2017

do you have an attorney? if so ask the attorney if a motion for a late filing could be made in that court.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: Can I still sign over temporary custody to someone if CPS has taken my kids already?

My son is 1& 5 months & my daughter is 2 months old.

Martha Bronson
Martha Bronson
answered on Nov 3, 2017

It saddens me to read your question, Unfortunately, without more information it is impossible to give you a straightforward yes or no. It depends on a variety of things. I recommend that you immediately contact an attorney to discuss your situation in detail and ascertain your options. If you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Juvenile Law and Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: What happened if u drive when ur 14 alone
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Oct 28, 2017

YOU WOULD BE ARRESTED AND AT WORST IT IS A JUV CT ISSUE BUT DMV MAY PRECLUDE YOU FROM GETTING A LICENSE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN YOU ARE ELIGIBLE.

MY ADVICE........DO NOT DO IT

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: I am 18 years old if I decide to move out or go somewhere can my parents stop or if they keep me from going somewhere

Like physically blocking the door or try grabbed me can they get in trouble or are they breaking any laws if they do that

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Oct 20, 2017

If you're an adult, you can go where you want. Your parents cannot legally stop you. They can cut you off from any form of support, though.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: I am 18 if I decided to not go home when school is over can my parents call the cops or can they make me go back to the

house with them

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Nov 6, 2017

Once you turn 18 you are no longer a minor but are classified as an adult, and can move about freely and live anywhere you would like, go where you would like, and do as you like. Unless your parents have a guardianship over you or a conservatorship over you, they cannot compel you to be anywhere... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: I am a high school student, can I call myself General Counsel of our entrepreneurship club? Or must I have a JD to do so

Our high school has an entrepreneurship club, and I took on the role of basically making sure we don't rip someone's product off. Obviously I can't represent anyone in court or anything like that, I'm just wondering if all I do is google and recite legal stuff can I call myself... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Oct 10, 2017

You should check in with your high school counselor to get guidance with this issue.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Personal Injury for California on
Q: If a 17 year old assaults somebody seriously can you sue the parents for the underaged crime

A serious assault of sending the victim into the hospital but the asulter is underage so he got no consequences

Fred Lee Valentine Jr
Fred Lee Valentine Jr
answered on Dec 6, 2017

You may be able to hold parents liable. If you want to talk, send me an email.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: Can a 13 year old request which parent to live with?
Joseph Torri
Joseph Torri
answered on Sep 22, 2017

Children can express an interest in which parent they want to live with. Judges make the final decision. These situations with teenagers require a comprehensive analysis. In general, the older children get, they start obtaining more of a preference with the parent they want to be with if they... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: If there isn't any court papers can I move outof my boyfriend's moms house with my baby and then change our address
Andy Chen
Andy Chen
answered on Sep 16, 2017

You moving out shouldn't be a problem. The problem may be you taking the baby with you and keeping it from your boyfriend. If you boyfriend is the legal father, he can go to court and ask for custody and visitation. Even if he isn't the legal father, as biological father, he can get... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: I got in a fight on school campus at 17 years old and got served the court papers after I turned 18 years old.

What kind of trouble can I get in?

Alexander Bakhache Perez
Alexander Bakhache Perez
answered on Sep 5, 2017

Are the papers you got civil or criminal. You may need an attorney? Feel free to contact an attorney the consult is free in regards to your matter and then we can give our advice as to whether you need an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: I am 17 and my boyfriend turned 18 a week ago , but got me pregnant when he was 17 can he still get in trouble?
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Sex with a minor is a sex crime. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Education Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: Is it legal to pull a child out of class once a week without documentation or assessment

For speech therapy in elementary school

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Is there an IEP that recommends that? What is the basis for it? What's the opposition's argument? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: I am 18 years old is it considered kidnapping if I decide to go to my boyfriend house even though I have disabilities

But I am capable of making decisions and able to understand sertant things can my parents call the cops if I do decided to go to my boyfriends house

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Aug 25, 2017

If you are not subject to either a conservatorship or guardianship with your parents as legally appointed guardians, once you become 18 years old you have reached the age of majority and are free to make whatever life decisions you feel are best for you.

One of your rights is the freedom to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: Can a 17 year old college student move out against legal guardian wishes
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Aug 13, 2017

If you're in college, why not file for emancipation? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: What can happen if a 16 year old gets pregnant from a 29 year old ?

I have a friend who is 16 and got pregnant by a 29 year old soon to be 30 ? They both wanted to do it nobody was forced . Will the father get charged will he be able to stick around for the baby ?

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Aug 10, 2017

Sex with a minor is a crime in CA, as a minor cannot give legal consent. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Elder Law, Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: What Can Happen If a 16 year old got pregnant by a 29 year old ?
Sally Bergman
Sally Bergman
answered on Aug 9, 2017

The 29-year old can be found guilty of Statutory Rape which can be a felony punishable by up to four years in state prison

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: How many years can a 17 year old get for terrorism, homicide, kidnap, stealing, gta, and illegal posession of drugs?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 10, 2017

They'll move to try as an adult, and if sentences run sequentially, more years than the 17 year old will be likely to live.

Kidnapping is federal. If you are involved do not ask any questions or give any details on any social media of any kind.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law, Child Support and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: How many years in juvenile hall for a 17 year old who kidnapped someone?
William John Light
William John Light
answered on Aug 8, 2017

This is for your book? You want legal advice for your business venture? Pay for it.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: How can I stop a 18 year old boy from talk or see my 16 year old daughter.

She just turn 16 and we live in Hemet ca.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Aug 10, 2017

You may file a restraining order if you have relevant evidence to support the request. Sex with a minor is a crime in CA. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More

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