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Q: I am a 16yo girl, How can i legally move out if my parent's are emotionally and physically abusive?

I am Graduating Early getting my high school degree. My 18 year old boyfriend and I have jobs, he is planning to buy an apartment. Next year i am going to apply for Colleges locally.I am emotionally and Physically abused by my parents, and have evidence and prior cases of it. I want to create a... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Feb 9, 2015

Report the abuse to DCF. You need permission to move out.

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Q: If an 18 year old and 16 year old Have sex together but the 16 year old gives consent can he still get in trouble

if a 18 year old male has sex with a 16 year old female but the females parents try to take it to court to get him in trouble and she says she gives consent will He still get in trouble

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Feb 4, 2015

He already is in trouble if the parents are trying to take it to court.

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Q: Can an 18 year old get in any law trouble if he gets his girl pregnant and she is 16 turning 17
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 31, 2015

"Any trouble" yes. He may not be charged with the crime of sexual battery, but he will be sued for paternity at least.

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Q: Could A 15 years of age girl have a sexual relationship with a boy over18 years out of high school. In Florida?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

Having sex with a 15 year old is a crime

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Q: What would sentencing be for a minor breaking and entering a motor vehicle
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

That is called burglary of a conveyance, and the potential but unlike sentence is 5 years in prison. However, probation is the norm, not prison.

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Q: Is it illegal for a 17 year old to be pregnant by a 21 year old but the 17 year old will be 18 in months.
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 22, 2015

It depends upon the actual facts, but generally the 21 year old will not be prosecuted for sexual battery.

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Q: Does a 15 yr old have constitutional rights in Florida? Specifically the bill of rights.

I'm 15 and everybody I've asked has said that I don't have any rights, not one, but everything I've found says I do but nobody will believe me or even look to prove me wrong because they know I'm right. They won't believe me without a credible source, so a lawyer would be great.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 22, 2015

Children have rights. But it depends upon the context. You have the rights that your parents choose to give you. In the bill of rights there are many, but namely freedom of expression and religion, and the right to possess firearms. You are not yet an adult and must do what your parents say, so... View More

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Q: Can my 16 year old son in Mississippi sign a birth certificate without concent of his parents?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 22, 2015

You asked this question in the Florida forum. I think you should get advice from an attorney in Mississippi.

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Q: Iam 17 and my boyfriend is 16 can are we able to get married in the state of florida if both of our parents consent?

my life at home hasn't been the best. and my boyfriends mom and I have been talking about marraige. Apparently my boyfriend brought it up to her. If him and I get married would i be able to legally move out? Getting married to him isnt the reason for me moving out. I want to marry him. but... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 19, 2015

You should wait until you are both at least 18. It's a very big decision, not one to be made by minors who are still dependant upon their parents.

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Q: If I am 17 years of age, am I allowed to get my ears surgically modified in to elf ears without my parents consent?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 12, 2015

No. Are you kidding? Wait until you are 18, then you can do all of the idiotic things you want to do on your own.

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Q: What is the age of consent in Florida? 16-24? Or 16-23?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 10, 2015

I need more facts to answer this question. The age of consent is generally 16, and a person who is less than 24 may not be prosecuted for having sex with a 16 year old. Notice I wrote may not, each case is different, and I need to know the facts.

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Q: Suspended license for a 16 year old?

I was charged with possession of marijuana at around 13 y/o (6 month suspended license) and was charged again at age 15 and received a 2 year suspended license. I have never taken any tests or have any pemits to drive my question is do I need to activate the suspension or is it automatically... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 8, 2015

You didn't say but you must have been convicted the second time around, which is an automatic two year suspension, which I assume prevents you from even applying.

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Q: My 17yr was picked up by her po from school without my ok and took her to a mental eval. what can i do to the school?

I called his boss and he was replaced and made to say sorry to me. My question is what can I do to the school what if any laws did the break not checking with me before they let her go with him? They didn't even ask for any proof he was her po they just let him take her.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 8, 2015

Go see a local attorney about this. You should see someone who knows how to sue the school board, but you have to give at least 6 months notice first.

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Q: I'm 18 what happens if I can have sex with a 14 year old and she's pregnant
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 5, 2015

You can be charged with sexual battery, a 14 year old does not have the capacity to consent to sex.

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Q: I'm A teen in highschool, not working yet. I live in Florida, at what age would it be legal for me to move out?

I would need the earliest age possible, we have had a past with cps. And I would be in a safe place not on the streets

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 4, 2015

18

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Q: can a 18 year old have sexual activity with a 17 year old?

Me and my girlfriend have been together for about a year already we started dating when I was 17 and she was 16 her mom said she would get me locked up if I got here pregnant.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 29, 2014

You can get in trouble, the least of which would be contributing. Otherwise, you probably will not be charged with statutory rape, which in FL is called sexual battery, and which is an extremely serious crime.

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Q: I'm 16 years old, my boyfriend is 18. If we get married with my guardians consent, can I move in with him?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 25, 2014

If you are able to get married, your question is whether you can then move in with your husband. I suppose you could.

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Q: "At the age of 17 can i move out with my parents permission , and if i make a doc for her to sign showing proof.
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 21, 2014

No, you need your parents' permission. What does this doc say?

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Q: if i took a youth offender plea when the sentence is complete do i get my rights back
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 12, 2014

Ask the attorney who represents you, it may not be automatic. You have to wait for 8 years after the completion of the sentence to apply to restore 2nd amendment rights and a number of years for other rights.

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Q: Can A 24 Year Old boy & A 17 Year Old Girl Get Married ?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 12, 2014

Why not wait until the girl turns 18? That is much easier if the parents will not consent and it seems unlikely to get emancipated prior to turning 18.

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