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He's been in since the age of 17 for robbery. What can I do to try and get a reduced sentence? We are inclined to believe that sentence is excessive therefore violating the 8th amendment
answered on Mar 4, 2020
You are not providing any factual information necessary to make determinations as to whether the punishment herein violates the 8th Amendment. You should seek a lawyer immediately and have this file thoroughly reviewed.
The minor did not move due to the court date. The minor has been going through serious depression due to the untimely passing of his close grandfather. There was a hearing at school and I voiced my concern of trying to find help for the minor. The minor had family members that reached out to... View More 
answered on Mar 3, 2020
Someone needs to hire an attorney for the minor. I am assuming this is a criminal issue.
I lost my dad in '08 and my mom more recently (February 17th of this year) and my uncle is staying with me (he's been living with my mom and I for 2 years) until we get stuff situated, and apparently him getting custody of me costs $115 that we don't have. We need the custody papers... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2020
Ohio does not have emancipation for your situation. Your uncle should talk to children's services to start the custody process.
My friend is 17 and I am 22. She is unhappy living with her mom and they always argue. She wants to move in with me but she doesn’t think her mom will let her. If she just moves she thinks her mom will call the cops on her for running away. What can they do? Will I get in trouble if she lives... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
You should be very careful when dealing with a minor. The courts have resources to deal with counseling issues and other avenues to repair child parent relationships. You could call your local Child Welfare Services office and arrange a meeting by the minor and a social worker. Have the minor... View More
I currently live with my aunt and my mother passed away 3 and a half years ago and I don’t really know my dad , I have personal reasons for why I want to be emancipated how would I go about it ? And is there anyone that could help?
answered on Feb 28, 2020
You should go to the clerks office at the courthouse and ask them for forms such as a petition for emancipation. Fill it out, give notice to everyone and ask them to set it for a date certain.
Cops told me they had to send a request to judge to see if he was gonna be taken to juvenile detention but then he released my son and said we have court date. What will happen then when we get to court with my son. First time this ever happened. Second time cops came to my home about my son but... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
It is best to contact an attorney who specializes in juvenile law as soon as possible because processes in juvenile court happen very rapidly.
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Is there any wrongdoing here if the 2 parties never met?
answered on Feb 25, 2020
No, you can't move out. A lot of problems are because teenagers don't like the rules their parents set, but parents get to make the rules. Talk to your mother about it. Also talk to a teacher, school counselor, family member, or other trusted adult about the problems.
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answered on Feb 25, 2020
It depends on his situation. Just graduating from high school does not emancipate him. However there are other factors that could such as his becoming self supporting or joining military service.
I’m 17 years old and I have had a very rough life. I spent years of my life getting abused by my stepfather and I finally reported him, I then had to move in with my grandmother I was grounded for months after the report and constantly told I was “ruining the family” and it was my fault. I... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Highly unlikely you can do anything without involving cps. You might consult an attorney but you are underage do you can’t sign a contract for someone to represent you. You might try a pro se application to the court and see if the court would emancipate you.
me and my parents get in trouble for letting them stay for one night in the state of texas. please reply quickly
answered on Feb 22, 2020
aking in a runaway child without permission from the child’s parent or legal guarding is known as “harboring a runaway” and it’s illegal. Under Texas Penal Code 25.06, a person commits an offense if he knowingly harbors, or hides, a child and he is criminally negligent about whether the... View More
cases for instance (K.R., A Juvenile v. The State of Florida, 2020) as in text citation.
Please advise. Tq
answered on Feb 20, 2020
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I live in Oklahoma. My parents want to move me back to Texas. I do not want to go and i have a friend I can stay with. Her mom is even okay with it. Is there a way I can stay with her?
I live in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The case is also in Wilkes. I will discuss what the case is about in detail upon finding the lawyer I need but it involves a whole lot of hearsay over actual facts. There have been a ridiculous 6 or 7 calls made to DSS, all questionable and none were... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2020
Your big mistake was cooperating with DSS. The time to have hired an attorney was prior to making that very bad decision. However, you still need an attorney and ASAP but you need a local attorney. So your best bet is to shop around locally - most of the attorneys here will not be able to assist... View More
I want to know what would happen because I was never aware of hitting that vehicle. I do remember driving that street that was very loud, narrow and full of wrongly parked cars everywhere
answered on Feb 17, 2020
Talk to your lawyer about making restitution and negotiating a more palatable resolution. Not remembering is likely not your best defense, especially if there is a credible witness who does. Hitting parked cars is not generally excused, even when they are "wrongly parked"
What is a petition for dependency and what should I do ? My children do infact live with her because she begged me to allow them to , but her son is only the father of my oldest child yet he signed off on a birth certificate for my youngest child who isn't his , he also lives with his parents... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2020
You need to hire an attorney. A petition for dependency typically alleges that the children have been abandoned or neglected and are without a proper guardian. It can significantly affect your parental rights.
I am 16 and pregnant I want to move into my 18 year old boyfriends house because I feel like I'd be safer there and be safer for the baby can I legally move into his house without my parents consent though
I can’t go back to my moms yet untill an old step parent of mine is gone my boufriend has offered to talk to his mom and let me stay there but I don’t think I can leave with out her calling the cops after a while sayin I’ve run way and I do t wanna be charged for runaway when I wanted to get... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
It sounds like DCS is involved with your family, or was involved anyway. If my assumption is correct, I'd suggest you reach out to your caseworker and talk to them about your situation. But if you feel you are truly being abused then you should call 911, or contact any attorney who would make... View More
If they do get charged will they be able to fight the case with the juvenile courthouse and there Guardians also would there be any way to changed as a adult the if the child is trying to emancipate themselves would they still be able to even with the changes?
answered on Feb 13, 2020
More information is needed about your circumstances before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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