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answered on Apr 25, 2019
If the actual Victim testifies in Court then that would be extremely damning Evidence. Irrespective of any other Evidence of the State, that might be enough to convince a Jury. Defendant may wish to see if the Victim is taking any drugs or if an Alibi is available.
I planned on moving out of my current household, already packing my belongings. My parents said if I tried to leave, they were going to report me as a missing person and have the police search for me. Is this legal? I know in some states, it is, but I’m not so sure about Ohio’s laws on the matter.
answered on Apr 24, 2019
If you are 18, you can make your own decisions about where to live. Have you made arrangements to have health insurance and car insurance? Do you intend to continue your education? Will you need financial assistance? It could be unwise to alienate your parents.
Is it at 21 or 18?
answered on Apr 24, 2019
21. However, keep in mind that it is still illegal under federal law.
First time being pulled over. Under age, 17.
answered on Apr 23, 2019
License suspension and a fine, with the judge likely to be angered by him endangering others and acting totally irresponsibly. Parents also might get a lecture from the judge.
Currently a runaway.
answered on Apr 22, 2019
You do not have the legal capacity to decide where you wish to live until you are 18. You may qualify for emancipation if you are able to financially support yourself, in which case you should talk to an attorney to assist you in filing for legal emancipation.
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My girlfriend and I are both 17 in the State of Ohio. Her parents do not like me for various reasons, and the only way my girlfriend and I can communicate is at public school, and various ways we find to text each other. Her parents threaten that if we don't stop seeing/talking to each other,... View More
answered on May 8, 2019
The threshold for a Protection Order is "imminent harm", and the Parents can file an Ex-Parte Order documenting the behavior. Regardless if the Ex-Parte is granted, a full hearing will be scheduled. The best recourse is to reflect as to why the parents disapprove of you....and perhaps adjust.
answered on Apr 18, 2019
In a legal sense, no, particularly in the sense of a vehicle or other item requiring an actual title. If a minor was left property in a will it is typically held for the minor's benefit by someone appointed by the court as a guardian of their estate for that purpose, for example.
I’m 15 and a tattoo artist told me that it’s the law that I have to be 16 to get a tattoo in Michigan.
answered on Apr 13, 2019
There isn’t an age minimum, but if you’re a minor you’ll need your parent to come with you to the tattoo shop and give permission.
Here is a link to Michigan’s law on tattooing minors.... View More
I have every contact recorded. Documentation pertaining to the case that has not been redacted by CPS. Officials willing to be deposed proving fraudulent statements and actions.
I definitely have a case here, I simply cannot afford representation at this moment, at least not all at one time. I start a new job as soon as this case is resolved that will afford me to pay for a private attorney. I am 38 years old, and a victim of repeat abuse from my daughter's father,... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
You can trust the public defender. I will tell you that you aren't the first I've heard make those allegations against DeKalb DFCS. Right or wrong, you will have the opportunity to address these allegations in court. Take advantage of the ability to have a public defender. If you are... View More
My cps worker decided to give him away and It wasnt his dog to give away and i was not consulted about this before it happened, is there any legal action I can take. Or anyway I can try to get him back, plz this dog means the world to me
answered on Apr 7, 2019
There isn't an easy answer that someone can give you on the internet after just reading a short statement. On the one hand, if you have proof of ownership you might still have rights. On the other hand if you abandoned your dog that might amount to animal neglect and your family or your CPS... View More
TIL SHE CALMS DOWN AND THE SHE GETS UP AND PUNCH ME IN THE FACE BECAUSE I PICK UP HER STUFF AND TELL HER SHE GOING HOME CAUSE SHE DIDN'T ASK ME TO GO ANYWHERE AND I HIT HER BACK CAN I GET IN TROUBLE AND SHE HAS A HISTORY OF FIGHTING GROWN UPS SHE CLAIMS I HIT HER FIRST BUT I DIDN'T I... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
Anyone can get in trouble for anything. A more important question is can you get OUT of trouble. In this situation it sounds like you may have justifications for self defense in Penal Code 9.31 and possibly also discipline of a child under PC 9.61 (if her parents wanted you to look after her.)... View More
They stopped them and another boy and were asking them all kinds of questions and accusing them of them of breaking into buildings and doing drugs. I was not notified nor was I present when the officers did this.
Such as drug screens even though my Dr has provided a letter explaining the results of the drug screen and my medication. Shouldn’t the case be closed if that’s the only problem. And juvenile instantly turned on me once they learned I was disabled and wanted a drug screen bc my child missed so... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
I'm sorry you are going through this, as it sounds like a difficult time. I'm not sure what you mean about them treating you differently. You could discuss this issue with them, or with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and present you with options. Your child missed school... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2019
As long as you and the child's father are in agreement, you can give your child whatever name you want.
It not being self defense.
answered on Mar 28, 2019
The assault laws generally prohibit anyone getting into a fight with anyone unless it’s part of a mutually consented to sporting event like a boxing match.
The 12 year old got it saturday at her mothers, the mothers husband had a friend come to their house to tattoo the 12 year old.
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Boy, that's not a good idea on so many levels. However, based on a quick Google search, it seems that PA has no minimum age limit for getting a tattoo as long as a parent or legal guardian is present and grants permission. If you share legal custody of the child, the mother may have violated... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2019
Yes, they can - especially if the child is school age. They will just roll up in there without you present and question away - all with the likely gleeful help of the child's teacher and principal. If you are smart and have instructed the child not to speak to people. They will essentially... View More
i recently went on a trip without my parents and when i got back i discovered they had gone through my room and taken a few things. of the things they took only one of them was something they had paid for.
answered on Mar 31, 2019
You are an adult at age 18. Anything you purchased with your own money is your property no matter where you live. Even if your parents gave you money as a gift or you earned it, anything you purchase with those proceeds is your property.
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