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They started sleeping together when she was 15 she just turn 16 this mon
answered on Jan 30, 2020
Under age 17 is jail bait and both the man and mother can be charged.
answered on Jan 29, 2020
You and your parents should contact an attorney to discuss what you can do to protect your interest.
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answered on Jan 29, 2020
You have not stated what is going on with you. However it is certain you need to hire a competent attorney to represent you immediately. You are fortunate for the Juvenile Court to maintain jurisdiction of you, but you need a lawyer to keep it at a "delinquency" level, and non-criminal.
Will she also have to give up guardianship of her child after he or she is born
answered on Jan 29, 2020
No, the child will not be considered an adult. Her age alone will not require her to give up guardianship of the child.
My step mom stays high all day too on any kind of pill she can get and does meth sometimes with her friend while me and my brother babysit her friends kid. My dad has hit me multiple times, he cussed me out and tells me he hates me all the
Time. My step mom is either passed out high or when... View More 
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Sorry to hear you are in such a bad situation. You are doing the correct thing and are entitled to a safe and secure home, free from substance abuse and violence. Things you can do:
1) report the activity to your school counselor and resource office.
2) call the Department of... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2020
If your child is 18, then they wouldn't legally be considered a "runaway" as defined by Tennessee law dealing with delinquent or unruly children.
Of course you CAN call the police and file a missing persons report in order to try to find out if they are at least alive and safe.
My father has been getting physical with me, and i have told my counselor and she's been reporting it to children services. But they have not done anything. Both my parents live together, and my mother tends to work while this happens. And take his side. Because i'm almost 18 in 5 months,... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Talk to your counselor about what to do if you do not feel safe. Also talk to a teacher or other trusted adult. Also check this link: http://www.thechildprotectioncenter.org/
This time he made a bad disition in not getting in the bus instead got picked up from a freind then droped off at a house with another freind where cops where looking for some guys who had stollen a truck when they saw him they took him blaming him off stealing never was involved he doesn't... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2020
You can either hire an attorney to represent your son, or you can wait for the Court to appoint an attorney to represent him. Please understand, however, that unless you were present at the incident, the police version of the story and what your son is telling you may be different. Good luck.
I feel during this time here in San Antonio alot of he did it she did it Crazy what money does to a state written by Felica marie gallegos from fresno ca lives in san antonio texas
answered on Jan 23, 2020
I am not sure of your exact question, or the situation you describe. Sit down with a local attorney. Good luck.
answered on Jan 22, 2020
You may be convicted of a felony. The penalty is one to five years in prison for any individual who introduces contraband into a prison facility, and/or provides these items to an offender, as well as to any offender found with any of these items in their possession while under incarceration.... View More
My son attends the school in our area. When asked verbally to stop services from an outside agency the school counselor stated she misunderstood. There was a conference call shortly after this incident stating again I did not want an outside counselor agency coming to the school to see my son. The... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
Put it in a fax to the agency, school board & outside agency to cease.
My boyfriend is enrolled in the Shelby county public schools district, and has one regular class at collins highschool and the rest of his classes are online. he goes to the atc for a welding class then a bus brings him back here, tuesdays and thursdays so he can stay and get work done then take... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2020
Yes, unless he’s in the halls at the time of his welding class. Schools have the authority to limit or exclude any person from the premises who is not licensed to be there.
My stepsister is 16. The abuse was mental and physical. (I’m also in South Carolina)
answered on Jan 21, 2020
You need to contact law enforcement in that area that they live as soon as possible and filed a report so that they can begin an investigation.
Would a 17 1/2 year old be able to decide to go into a placement or be able to choose a safe place like a friend or family members home to go to if a cps case we're opened and they decided to remove the children from the home in the state of Kentucky
answered on Jan 20, 2020
Most likely great deference would be given to where the child wants to go.
answered on Jan 19, 2020
You will need to ask he DMV. But you are a step parent and not either a custodial or non-custodial parent. To save on being hassled just have one of his parents go with him. I don't think DMV cares who has legal custody.
They have dated almost two years he was 17 she was 15. They are still in school. But the mother to the 16 year old won’t let dad see the baby .
answered on Feb 4, 2020
A father's rights are not there from the get-go. A child custody proceeding sounds necessary.
I have evidence that the Child protective services case worker who made the report after having my children removed from my custody lied in the report to justify her actions. Not only do I have documentation proving her lies, but I also have eye whitnesses to the entire incident when she took my... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2020
If you can demonstrate that based on the cases workers lies, the children would not have otherwise been deemed dependent, you may be able to get your case dismissed. You need to consult with an attorney to discuss your allegations and options moving forward. An attorney should be appointed to you... View More
I want to go to the park and hang out with friends after school but my parents won’t allow me and they threaten to call the police and report me as a runaway if I go anyway. I’m 16 soon to turn 17 and I just want this little bit of freedom, so can I get in trouble with the law? I have good... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2020
The answer is yes they can. It is best to comply with your parent’s rules to avoid any potential charges.
I wish you well.
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My DFCS case worker knowingly gave false information to their attorney to present to the judge to increase punishment for the crimes they are accusing my family of. I have irrefutable proof that they have committed perjury not just this time, but as well as the initial statements made by the... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2020
Yes, any testimony given to a judge in court is presumed under oath with penalty for perjury. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case and provide you with tailored representation.
We are glad to assist you. Contact us whenever you are ready.... View More
I was made aware of possible change to number of years for this charge
answered on Jan 18, 2020
Your question requires more information. If you're asking this question on the juvenile's behalf, you really need to be asking this question of his or her lawyer.
I assume that this juvenile is being charged as an adult. The minimum for first degree murder is 20 years in the... View More
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