Find another relative of hers who can help. You do not want to be charged with harboring a runaway.

Yes

Yes! But unless someone complains to dcfs or the police, no one will care. Usually it is the mother's parents that get upset.

Talk to the state's attorneys office. Ask for a xopy of the police reports. Take the reports to a lawyer for review to determine whether or not you even have a case.

You can proceed to the State's Attorney's office or contact the law enforcement agency who has jurisdiction to see if they are willing to pursue. Generally if there is an eyewitness to such an event the State will move forward with it.

You are not alone.

Short of the State coming in and finding both parents unfit and yanking you out and placing you somewhere, you are stuck.

Yes, he can refuse to answer.

One parent has to sue the other parent to get educational expenses for a child. If the parents are living together or married, the child is out of luck. No emancipation for this issue.

You are legally under the control of a parent or guardian until youvare 18. 8f you are being abused by that person or your boyfriend, you should contact the police.

Cannot do so without their consent and u should be financially responsible for taking care of yourself. Then you should get emancipated.

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Regrettably, I cannot answer this question without more information. Follow up questions would be necessary in a consultation to suss out the issues here. What I can say is that your new ticket for driving with an expired license can result in a revocation of your... View More

Your record is never open to the public or employers. It os only available for the police and state's attorney's offices.

Contact the local prosecutor. That adult is contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

You can sign him into a facility. However, they are not locked facilities, so if they do not want to be there, they will run. If he truly wants help, take him. If he doesn't, you are putting him at risk because he might run.

If police show up wanting to talk to you, do not allow them in your home without a warrant and do not talk to them, period. Contact a criminal defense attorney in your area immediately.

Penalties come from a criminal complaint--someone needs to report it to the police. If no witnesses they may not do anything. On a civil claim, you sue for damages--the assault and for medical treatment afterward. Talk to a member of the Ill. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.

The age of consent for sex in your state appears to be 16.

This incident should likely have been brought to the police's attention immediately after it happened. By now, the 15 year old may no longer have physical signs of the damage done to her. You can always still file a police report and identify the perpetrator, but then it will be up to the... View More

There are a number of factors to consider before rendering a competent answer. Was your nephew charged with a felony or a misdemeanor? In Illinois, 17 year olds charged with misdemeanors are considered juveniles but if charged with a felony, they are considered adults.

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I do not understand your question. A 17-year-old charged with felonies is charged as an adult. Is your son being investigated rather than charged? Your question is confusing. Please consult with an experienced defense attorney who can best advise you regarding the situation.