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Your current state is Ohio
answered on Jan 16, 2019
The age of consent in Georgia is 16 years old. Persons who engage in sexual activity with children under the age of 16 can be charged with a host of offenses including child molestation, statutory rape, and aggravated child molestation. As long as parties older than 16 years old consent in the... View More 
This is my first driving offense. I am 16
answered on Jan 8, 2019
You will be summoned to go to court, fined, and probably have your license suspended by the judge. You are a new driver with little driving experience. The judge is likely to think that you don't even have enough experience to be driving 55 in a 55, so will think that speeding 20 miles over... View More
Can the police release info or inform the ambulance squad of his arrest to the ambulance squad since he is a minor?
answered on Jan 6, 2019
The answer to this depends because generally you need a license to be an EMT they could kick him off the squad however will they find out is the question you may have to tell them anyway. Your best bet is to get a good lawyer to fight the case you may have a defense and even if he doesn't... View More
dfcs came to my house two weeks ago with false allegations of drug use and cleanliness.the investigator had already been to my son School said she saw their concerns with him but I refused the drug test.prior to all of this happening, I had placed my son with his paternal grandmother until I could... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2019
Are you the mother? Whatever you do, don't take legal advice from a Caseworker. You need to consult with an attorney before this gets out of hand.
In the context that the 16 year old 100% did consent in the state of Pennsylvania
answered on Jan 5, 2019
It probably not legal and it's certainly not smart. Read the information contained in the link below.
https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/pennsylvania
answered on Jan 11, 2019
If your son has no previous record generally the State will recommend a deferred adjudication meaning if he completes probation successfully the charge will not be on his record. Juvenile records are sealed and can only be opened under limited circumstances. Probation for a juvenile is generally... View More
Home. Petition says that the court has jurisdiction over above named juvenile pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act? Then states, premises considered, petitioner request hearing and that after such hearing he be adjudged a delinquent child and that disposition be... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2019
That means your going to need to hire an attorney to represent your child and yourself concerning that filing by the District Attorney. Do not hesitate to hire one immediately.
Judge demands I have one but theres no way I can afford it and she doesnt care. What do I do?
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Inform the court of your inability to pay and you may be able to get court appointed counsel for no charge.
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answered on Jan 11, 2019
Hire a competent attorney immediately to prepare for Court. You did not specify if it was Juvenile or General Sessions, but even Juvenile Dispositions appear on Records nowadays. He does not need a conviction as it will ruin his life from now on. At worse he needs Diversion, Dismissal and... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2019
Sex with a minor in CA is a crime, as consent by a minor is invalid. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
The girl is angry about a past situation that was resolved between the ones that were involved I really don't even know the kid I just know she is 16 I don't want that to happen and just want to know what to do in case something happens she is harassing me and stalking me and I can't... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2018
I'm sure you can call your local police station before then -- and I suggest you do so, at the very least to document things before they get out of hand. Best of luck to you.
County has had child in custody for six months, case occured in different county,where no charges were filed, county had placed child in home where she endured phyiscal abuse from foster parent, happend in June 30,2018. Mother(I) have attend & completed classes for an parent advocate, I still... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2018
More info needed.
You need to ask this of lawyers who are familiar with Indian Law.
However normally when an Entity has no jurisdiction, they no longer have any interest in the matter.
I’m 16, and 30wks pregnant. I Smoked until about 28wks.
answered on Jan 2, 2019
No, they won't take the baby away. You will also very likely test clean by the time you give birth.
Mom has only seen the children a few times in the last five years. The kids are 9 and 7. Currently, they live with their dad at their grandparents house. Mom has two warrants for her arrest in the state of Georgia. Also, dad was awarded sole custody in Juvenile Court. Dad wants to file for divorce... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2018
You should have an attorney review your Juvenile Court order to determine its effect on any subsequent divorce action.
Child having problems in public schools, mother agreed to online schooling and would get child enrolled, almost 3 months later child still isn't enrolled and has not attended public school for the same amount of time.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
Ohio does not permit emancipation except in certain circumstances. See this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
I’m 16 and my roommate goes through my stuff every day yelling at me and telling me how useless I am.
answered on Dec 20, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOUR OPTION IS TO MOVE OUT.......IF YOU CHOOSE TO HIT YOUR ROOMMATE THAT IS A CRIMINAL BATTERY
answered on Dec 24, 2018
Self defense may be a valid justification, but it depends on the facts. If you continued or escalated the violence beyond what was immediately and reasonably required to defend yourself from an actual attack, the justification may be invalidated. Assault on a minor is an aggravating factor in the... View More
She got 33 days because she rolled her eyes at the judge she was suppose to get 15 in custody and 15 on house arrest the judge got up set and said all 30 in costly can she right apologize letter and go back to court
answered on Dec 24, 2018
This decision should be made by your lawyer, and you may request that of the lawyer. Is your daughter a minor or an adult, however? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can... View More
The past few months when I turned 18 his parents started thinking we couldn't date. So they told him we had to break up. About a month later his parents finally caved in amd said it was okay. The same day my mom told me we couldn't date. Apparently she asked my aunt if it was illegal and... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2018
You are 18. An adult. He is a minor, below the age of consent of 16. Depending on what you both do, you could be charged with a criminal act and if convicted, possibly go to jail and be required to register as a sex offender for life.
My son was beat up on our street by a school mate once they got off the bus. He didn't require Emergency Room care but came home bloody and scraped up. My son is 11 and his school mate is either 11 or 12. Can I press charges? This same child has thrown rocks at my son in the past and... View More
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