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What happens to the juvenile if they have no criminal record before the incident regarding the car. They have no history with law enforcement making this their first offense. Also what’s best/worst case for the juvenile when they’re given their consequence by the judge in juvenile court.
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answered on May 30, 2018
This is all dependant upon what charges are brought by the Orosecution. Juvenile Court is different because the primary goal is to rehabilitate the child, not so much punish.
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answered on May 30, 2018
What is the question?
She says she will kill herself if she has to live with her dad. But I can't have her tearing up my house because she doesn't get her way
answered on May 13, 2018
You may of course contact the local law enforcement authorities for damage to private property and domestic violence if you are in fear of the girl. But before you take such a step, and so long as no one's in danger, may I suggest you contact an attorney for a consultation first, and... View More 
Would I be considered a runaway if I left without her permission but came back
answered on May 17, 2018
Until you turn 18 years old you will have to follow the rules of your parent or guardian. Once you turn 18 you will be able to go to any church you'd like. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Theft by Taking-Automobile-(F)
Entering an Automobile-(F)
Obstruction of an officer-(M)
answered on May 9, 2018
You don't need a lawyer ... he does. Those are serious charges and they may charge him as an adult, or, at the very least, charge them as designated felonies. Talk to someone ASAP.
Her aunt is temporary guardian
answered on Apr 10, 2018
She can temporarily, but she needs to contact dfcs if her legal guardian kicked her out.
i live in cordele, georgia and its a permanency hearing for my children that i didnt get notified of until this past Saturday night at 830pm via text message of a screenshot of a document that im assuming was sent to the case worker that sent it to me.
answered on Apr 9, 2018
You need to speak with an attorney ASAP. If this is a permanency hearing, you should've already been afforded the opportunity to get a court appointed attorney. If you have not, ask for one tomorrow. They will have to determine if you qualify for a court appointed attorney, so they may have... View More
Basically a friend of mine 16(american) was talking to a guy in england, and had minor sexually lenient conversations, and apparently asked to send nudes by a 19(british) guy. She said no and was very creeped out, I confronted the guy and he said that the age of consent was 16 in England and there... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2018
Sixteen is the age of consent in Georgia too. That said, you should still address it with the police. Nothing will likely come of it, as he will not be arrested for anything unless he comes to Georgia, but there could be other crimes here.
We are both 17 years old, but she does not want to return home after we leave our vacation because of her dad not treating her fairly, will we both be forced to go back home
Falsifications of which I have proof in the form of shot records in school documentation did I can use. Georgia juvenile case
answered on Mar 28, 2018
If you were served you need to contact an attorney about filing an answer. You don't disprove something just by saying it is false. This is what hearings are for.
answered on Mar 28, 2018
See the answers to your other questions. You can ask the same question 40 different ways, you are going to get the same answer.
My rights were terminated long before they found his father to get him to take our son. He was in Foster care when my rights were terminated. My son's father has had him for 8 years and somehow got child support ordered and visitation ordered AFTER my rights were terminated. I don't see... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
Termination of parental rights does not terminate your obligation to pay support. You cannot sue for child support at this point because you have no rights to the child.
My boyfriend is 17, 7 months until he turns 18 which means he’s 7 mo younger than me. We are still in high school. My parents have been saying I could get into serious trouble. Can anyone including him and I face consequences with the law? Also can my mom in any way stop me from moving out?
answered on Mar 20, 2018
He can move out at 18. If he's not 18, you could be contributing to the delinquency of a minor if he moves out with you.
Is that legal? It was false allegations n I took drug test n case was immed.closed!
answered on Mar 5, 2018
You should immediately contact an attorney to discuss your options. An interpleader action or motion for temporary custody may be able to be filed for placement in your home.
We are the paternal grandparents, and filed a petition over a year ago to get custody if her. We were approved with everything DFCS required of us. Now my son gets visitation, overnight visits and another day visit during each week, but if foster family wants to take baby out of town on the... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2018
Consider consulting with an attorney familiar with dependency actions and some sort of public interest experience (such as Assistant Public Defender in a Unified Court and Legal Aid). Placement can be changed or modified.
I understand the Georgia Code Title 15 Chapter 11 Article 9 entitled "access to hearings and records" grants me certain rights and limits others. However, do to a lack of knowledge on the law by a "Chief Probation Officer" I was denied entrance to observing any of the cases.
answered on Feb 26, 2018
It is actually legal to restrict access to juvenile court to non-parties. These hearings are not public and fall into an exception to the general rule.
answered on Feb 26, 2018
So long as they aren't having intercourse I don't see what the issue would be.
Other children were placed with me papers signed but next day defacs came in at 1 in the morning and took all 5 kids no reason why noe saying it was because 2 yrs ago i was arrested and was believed to have b÷n high hoe is this fair are right
answered on Feb 25, 2018
Talk to an attorney about representation in this matter.
I have 3 girls that were in a car accident. One of the girls stole her mother’s car and allowed her friend to drive it. There was also 1 sitting in the back seat. The girl whose mothers car it was is now the passenger and her friend crashed it. Car is now totaled out. Who is liable to pay for the... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
The owner. The bank doesn't care about who wrecked the car. The owner may want to sue the parents of the child who wrecked it for negligence, but be careful throwing stones in glass houses. The owner, whose child allegedly stole the car, may have some liability as well.
Ive been separated for two years ever since i left my ex mistreats our children. She hits them with cables till their backs are red and slaps them. She makes them do everything for her. They say she never buys them food or anything. I buy everything from clothes to everything else besides... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2018
You can file for custody.
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