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answered on Feb 9, 2017
He may face criminal charges. 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 
They where play fighting along with another boy and social services where called because the 10 year old had a big bruise on his shoulder
answered on Feb 9, 2017
It's possible, but under the circumstances seems unlikely. There may be an investigation of the parents by social services to ensure they're providing a safe home. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation... View More
I only gave verbal temporary custody to My aunt for the matter of 24 hours if that and ONLY that allotted time frame. By the time I was released from the E.R. My aunt was in the parking lot with My 5 month old daughter, when I tried to hold my baby she insisted I just sit back and relax and rest... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
You can report this kidnapping to the police. 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... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2016
Your child has Constitutional rights to not answer questions under a custodial interrogation, and you and your child can assert the right to an attorney and the right against self-incrimination.
See: http://www.prometheuslaw.com/criminal-defense-lawyer/
The best first step is an... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2017
I see no problem with that, so long as no laws are broken in the process, they're safe, and they have your permission. 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... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2016
That sounds like breach of contract and fraud. If the porn site is punished for allowing a minor on their site, they might choose to sue the minor and/or his/her parents. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2016
There's no way to answer this without knowing the specifics of what happened, your boyfriend's criminal history (if any), etc.
If not, can a minor legally be refused sale of such items?
answered on Feb 16, 2017
See: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/etools/08-010/TE_PowerTools.htm
There are various regulations re: use of power tools by minors in CA; see the above link. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
Also can a assistant prinicpal threaten you with a district attorney after questioning her about talking to my daughter without a parent present! Also they set up a meeting at district office but a received no notice and I can't attend to talk about her absent from last school year????? Need help
answered on Dec 9, 2016
More facts are needed here re: why the principal would threaten you or why the meeting at the District Office was called. Generally, principals and teachers can speak to students without a parent present: that comes with the territory. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
My Son, 16yrs old, walked a girl 17yrs old home from school. At her house apparently they started hugging and while they were hugging he rubbed her buttocks with his hands. Also while he was rubbing her buttocks he tried to kiss her where she then pulled away and went into her house while offering... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
This does not sound like a simple assault and battery case, as you've described it. Such a crime is typically charged as a misdemeanor, carrying a max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and/or $1000 fine. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first... View More
Child services took my sister's kids away and we wanted to know how we can help out or get custody of the children
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Contact a Mississippi lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client... View More
My sister in Mississippi just got her children took away by child services I wanted to know what we can do to get custody of my sister's children
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Contact a Mississippi lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Typically as a matter of practice little kids are not arrested, save for the most serious crimes. See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-delinquency.htm
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My 17 year old girlfriend is constantly assaulted by her mother, bruises, cuts, and when her mom slapped her again my girlfriend hit her mom in the chest. Her mom then called the cops and pressed domestic violence charges against her. She spent the night in holding and has court in 2 weeks. She was... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Her attorney may consider pleading self-defense against the allegations. I see no basis for you to appeal, though you may be asked by her or her lawyer to be a witness, if applicable. I see no legal basis for a minor to stay with you. Remember that sex with a minor is a crime in CA, and that... View More
My great grandfather left me money in his Will. I a 16 years old. I would like to access it as soon as possible so I can begin college, however the law says I can´t touch it til 21, and my grandfather can choose how much I get and when I get it when I´m 18. My question is, however, if I get... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2016
An attorney would have to review the terms of the will; but do you mean trust? A court would probably require that the funds be held for you by a custodian or guardian until the age specified in the will or trust. It's the decedent's intent that must be determined. Is there a clause... View More
I am a senior in highschool and have stayed here as long as I have been alive. My college choices are here in California. I don't live with my mom and she doesn't financially support me. I just got a job and will be starting within the next 2 weeks. I will be 18 in 5 months. There has... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2017
Your father may be able to object to the move-away based on your school needs to finish high school as well as continued time with your dad. Alternatively, you may consider filing for emancipation. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2016
No. It's a free country. A little odd, and that person may change their mind but no, you can't govern what someone wants their skin to say.
The 14 year old doesn't have any bruises but the mom was scrapped by nails on arm. But mom did bang the girls head into the house wall multiple times. Would either of them go to jail
answered on Jul 1, 2016
The 14 year old child would be subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction. Juvenile Court has discretion about how to deal with the child. The mother is an adult. Given the level of force you describe, it is likely that the local District Attorney might bring serious charges against the mother.... View More
I am 19 years old and was recently prescribed pain medication after dental surgery. After taking 1.5 pills, my father took the bottle away from me and kept it from me, despite the considerable amount of pain I was still feeling. I finally convinced him to give it back to me, but he tossed all but... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2016
A close question. Technically he is trashing your property. However, you chose to live with him so a complaint to the police may make staying there tough.Is there a relative you can stay with perhaps?
About 2 weeks ago, my phone was confiscated from George Washing Carver high school in Sacramento. My parents cannot come and pick it up from the school, because they get off work at around 6:00 PM, and the school closes at around 3:15 PM. They refuse to give it back to me at the end of the day,... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2016
I can understand confiscating it if you've violated a school rule re: cell phone use and returning it to you at the end of the day with a warning that next time you may face suspension; but I don't see any legal basis for them to hold your property for such an extent of time. Your parents... View More
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