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He was not read any miranda wrights no school cops were involved falsely detaing him and making allegations of smoking weed. He was never told why they were searching him or his backpack and they did not notfy me or his mom
answered on Feb 16, 2017
See: https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/searches-of-students
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Marrying someone under the age of 18 for religious reasons
answered on Feb 13, 2017
What state? How old is the person? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
I want to travel to Mexico with my 4 month old. I am 17 and a half. Do I need to have an adult over 18 with me to travel with my baby? and do I need written consent from the father to travel outside the country with our kid?
answered on Feb 12, 2017
It depends on the court's custody orders and on any related immigration orders. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Hitting someone is assault and battery, a crime. Hitting a minor is aggravated assault and battery. Self-defense may be considered a justification, but it depends on the circumstances. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Committing sexual acts with a minor is a crime in CA, as minors cannot provide 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. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
he was 16 yrs old! 2 yrs for robbery and 10 yrs for enhancement . are there any new laws he qualifies for?
answered on Feb 8, 2017
That is a typical penalty for a gun enhancement in criminal matters. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
After the petitioner files a petition with the court, they must give service to the other party, the respondent. Proper service requires that the petitioner include a blank response form and a blank proof of service form along with the service. This is to give the respondent the chance to defend... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Court forms are publicly available online at courts.ca.gov and at the courthouse. Failing to provide a blank responsive form is a faux pas which may result in a continuance re: time to respond. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
Students were bear hugging and wrestling around with each other. One of the students jumped up on the back of another while crossing his arms around the other students neck. The kid tapped out so the other student jumped off his back and ran off. The other student chased after him grabbing him in... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2017
This is an issue that should be discussed privately with an attorney. Assault and battery charges don't make exceptions for particular types of wrestling moves. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
My son attend to his court date alone?
answered on Jan 17, 2017
I see no basis for any charge of wrongdoing here, so long as you were not subpoenaed to the hearing. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions,... View More
For background information when I was a sophomore in high school I got warned for truancy for missing a lot and ended up getting it after I dropped out about 2 months before my sophomore year ended when I was 16. They sent me a court paper but I got it late because it was sent to my aunts house and... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2017
If there is an outstanding summons, it must be answered, regardless of your age. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2017
It depends on the terms of your probation. Check the order. Your prior attorney should have a copy, as should you. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
Has court at the Orange County Superior Court- Lamoreaux Justice Center
answered on Jan 9, 2017
I see no reason why not. Minors are typically allowed in Court, except for rare circumstances. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or... View More
has already served seven months on a original sentence of a year in juvenile camp and recieved an additional 570 back in juvenile hall for minor build ups at the camp.
answered on Jan 5, 2017
You can ask his attorney to make any necessary motions. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
he has been in juvenile for seven months and still has 570 days to do on his second time coming in contact with stockton pd
answered on Jan 5, 2017
You can request his attorney to make any necessary motions. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
My son was given 570 days in juvenile hall because he got in trouble for normal bad behavior when serving a year sentence in the juevenile camp
answered on Jan 5, 2017
You can request his attorney to make any necessary motions. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
My almost 18 year old wants to move out when she turns 18 she will still have 4 months of school left. How can i keep her home to finish school? Can she legally be on her own? We live in California and my ex husband pays child support till she graduates high school will that be part of the a way... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2017
18 year-olds are adults. They can legally move out and live on their own. Even before then, they can file for emancipation. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
My sons public defender gave him bad advice, withheld letters from witnesses and informed me of the wrong time of court so I missed my minor sons court day.
answered on Dec 21, 2016
Your son can bring his concerns to the judge immediately, either through the PD, new private counsel, or on his own. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
I have less then 7 months to be 18 can I move out already ?
answered on Jan 14, 2017
You might be able to file for emancipation. If there is abuse at home, you can report that to CPS. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees,... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2017
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The boy and the girl live under the same roof, ownership of their father. The boy is always trying to fuel problems with his sister trying to start a fight. The sister doesn't want any problems for the fact that he's a minor. Whats the consequences if she defense herself by hitting back,... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2016
It sounds like the teen is assaulting and battering the woman, which is a crime. This can be reported to the police. Self-defense to protect oneself is not without its limitations. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice... View More
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