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There is a girl in my school that threatened to break my hand, If she does is it assault? I didn’t hit her, I provoked her. She is 16 years old, and I am 17 years old.
answered on Feb 28, 2020
You should speak with a Texas attorney to learn exactly what would happen. But you wait three weeks for a response. Until a Texas attorney could meaningfully advise you of exactly what would happen and exactly what charges could possibly result, keep in mind that as a general matter, it could be... View More 
He was detained 17 days
At the adjudication hearing we were forced into signing paperwork to release our lawyer. His paperwork said “bond violation hearing.” The summons I received was to answer for a felony petition. There was no lawyer in record at the time my juvenile was sentenced
answered on Feb 10, 2020
Yes, deferred probation is available for a juvenile, on a first degree felony. The body of your question, however, raises many more issues, and no one in this forum can adequately comment on the facts or status of a particular case. Talk with your lawyer. Good luck.
I need a lawyer for juvenile son with disability. He has been the victim of malicious prosecution
No summons to appear
Detained 17 days proper protocol not followed for suicide watch
Denied medication
“Sentenced” without lawyer
Received “deferred... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2020
For the purposes of adult criminal law, introducing the recordings will require a witness who is acquainted with the voice of the speakers and can identify them. The witness should be able to establish who made the recording, how it was made, that it is a fair and accurate representation of what... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2020
If you leave, would you have health insurance if you were injured? Talk about your plans with a trusted adult. When you are 18, you are no longer a minor, and can make your own decisions.
He calls us whenever he is ready for us to come pick him up (when convenient for him) and threatens that if we don't come "now", he's gone again until he feels like coming back. If we know he's not in danger, do we "have" to get him right away? Are we legally in... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2020
If he’s on probation, report him to the court as violating hi probation. Part of his probation requires him to be compliant d we ugh the rules of the home. That will give you some added protection if he. Onto yes to run away.....
Niece is 15 and her cousin is 30 he has sent her pictures or his private part but it’s sent from Snapchat and the pictures weren’t saved. The whole conversation is saved but no pictures. In the conversation he does state he’s going to send it and also more than once, he states in one of the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
The short answer is yes, you can sue. You could file a suit claiming negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, etc. The real question is does the pervy cousin have assets worth the fight? If he owns a home, has a high-paying job, or there is some other asset which may be able to be... View More
Living with my adopted parents has gotten unbearable. I have access to my real family because my adopted parents are related to my family but were never in close ties with them. I've talked to my birth mom and grandmother and they've said that if it gets too bad to come by them but i... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
1) if you run away, you could end up a delinquent in Florida Parishes.
2) If your mother and grandmother think it is in your best interest to get you back, theynshould hire a custody lawyer.
3) You have some say, but not the only say about where you live.
4) If 1)-3)... View More
And a runaway who was being sexually exploited in Georgia
answered on Feb 7, 2020
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answered on Feb 7, 2020
A citation, possibly loss of use of your vehicle. If you want to teach them do it on private property where there are no other vehicles. It's possible you could also be charged with endangering a minor, which can be a serious problem. Let an adult do the drivers ed.
Me, my brother, his GF & her brother went to get her clothes that one of her ex-friends wouldn't give back. We thought maybe they would be thrown out or something but nothing like what took place. I was driving & carry a pistol on my hip when we get there she knocks on the door &... View More
Without the consent of my parents if it was ok with his parents, I wouldn't be in any danger, and my parents don't know him or his family, but I know his family is good people
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Of course you can't. You could get in trouble, and his parents could get in trouble.
My sister moved to another state with her two younger children, age 12 & 16. She became homeless and could no longer afford to keep them. She dropped them off at her 22 year old home in Alabama. They were only was suppose to stay for the holidays. It’s been 4 months and she has not returned.... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2020
This honestly sounds like a situation where you might want to consider getting the Department of Human Resources involved. Also, I would recommend consulting with an attorney.
answered on Feb 5, 2020
You could be sent to juvenile detention. If there are problems, talk to your parents or other trusted adults about it.
They tried to say they planned on charging my son with principal to criminal damage to property
One of my friends got his 3rd DUI about 2 weeks ago. He has two previous misdemeanor DUI’s on his juvenile record. He was ordered to go to victims impact classes and to attend AA after he completed a year long rehab. He hasn’t completed all of his classes and is behind on court/probation... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2020
Aggravated DUI is always considered a felony. It is based on a blood alcohol level of over .15. The key to to fight the breath test or the blood test. This is complex, but if done right can save you a great deal of heartache and money. If it is in or around Tulsa, give us a call and we can... View More
i was unaware the boy was 16 i was told he was 18 and i have never physically met this boy in real life just sent photos on the app snapchat i was just made aware he is 16 and i am 23 he saved all photos and videos and now using them as blackmail to sleep with me
answered on Feb 7, 2020
Unfortunately there are many scams that are going around where people are doing this for either money or other kinds of issues. I would keep screen shots of everything and go to the police for extortion. Cut off contact, but do not change your number - just don't reply to anything they are... View More
so im due october 25th and i wont be 18 until the month after so can my fiance take custody of our child since he will be 18? also can my mom stop me from leaving at 18 with my baby
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Once you are 18, you can make your own decisions. But if you move out, you and the baby could lose your health insurance. After it is born, the father would have to establish paternity and file with the court for parental rights. The court would consider all the facts in determining what is in... View More
The girl has done research and there's such thing as the "Romeo and Juliet law." Would this protect the girl in this situation?
answered on Feb 3, 2020
If the person is not more than 4 years older than the victim, the two are dating, and the defendant hasn't committed a sex offense against any other person, “Romeo and Juliet” exception can apply
I.C. 35-42-4
If a minor were to report a crime that happened a party a few weeks prior where alcohol was served, can the police arrest and/or charge that person and any other persons involved with underage drinking?
answered on Feb 2, 2020
Likely not, as the officer was not a witness to the underlying violation; however, if someone were to report it and was an eyewitness, then there may be sufficient information to at least bring charges. Proving it, though, is an entirely different matter.
Several weeks ago my daughter (17) was shoulder-checked hard and intentionally by a coworker (30s) who was upset with her. She told her managers but nothing was done. She didnt report it to anyone else as she feared getting fired (the coworker is friends with the boss). She has recently quit that... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2020
If she wants to pursue charges reporting it to police is the way to go. If you are thinking about a civil suit... what are the damages?
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