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answered on Dec 15, 2018
Please note that once a person turns 17 they are considered an adult in Texas. A mutual fight is typically not a crime. Nevertheless, if one person goes too far with the assault or takes out a deadly weapon during an assault that started without weapons it could rise to the level of a crime.
answered on Dec 14, 2018
More information as to the crime and the court you are in, but generally yes. However either way if you have a criminal charge you need a lawyer.
answered on Dec 29, 2018
You can be housed in juvenile detention for this if the Judge decides it’s appropriate.
the minor continues to use the defendant’s mentally disabled minor sibling to contact defendant. As the parents of both the defendant and the disabled minor, would it be considered harassment or third party contact if we were to go to school and ask that there be no contact between the two... View More 
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Your fact pattern is confusing. By "served person" are you meaning the protected party? Is the protected party an adult? You need to sit down with counsel for a consultation and explain this situation in more detail.
my mother has temporary custody of my 2 yr old since december 15, 2017. we both agree that the order should be dismissed so he can return home to me. i have to file the correct petition or my request for a hearing will be denied.
answered on Dec 14, 2018
There isn't a form. Attorney's and pro se litigants are expected to draft their own pleadings. If you don't know how to do that, you should retain counsel that does.
When I was 13 I was falsely accused of hitting a swan with a 2×4 board. DNR took it to get X-rays done and nothing was wrong with it. I finally received my papers saying I had to go in front of the referee. When I went my mom repersented me in court and the referee told me if I completed my... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2018
Since you were a minor, your mother controlled your defense. It’s possible you were appointed a lawyer by the court and your mother talked to the lawyer without your knowledge. Nevertheless, the court believes the lawyer fee was part of your verdict/judgment, and that’s probably written in the... View More
Last year and I got into an argument with a guy online. He groomed me and commented on my photos. Stating how age was just a number and with a chest as big as mines it doesn't matter what my age is. Even make plans to meet me, that I backed out of. We swapped Snaps, and he blackmailed me for... View More
A 16yo wants to fight me. I’ve repeatedly told her I am not putting my hands on her bc of the law. But if for some reason I have no choice & she hits me first in a public place, how much trouble could I get in?
answered on Dec 6, 2018
Armed Robbery is a designated felony. So if his case stays in juvenile court then the max he can get is 5 years in a juvenile facility.
answered on Dec 2, 2018
Not unless there’s some kind of improper contact between them or the 18 yo provides her with illegal substances.
Is a domestic matter. What does that mean? What about me? Is it ok for him to hit me too? If we defend ourselves then we will be arrested?
answered on Dec 1, 2018
File a petition in Family Court for an order of protection (OP). If he hits you while you have an OP they must arrest him. Have you tried therapy for him?
They dont have a stove in their trailer that they live in. And they have about 7-10 cats most of which are not fixed and all the pets have fleas and my sister is not treating them. They also have three dogs. The living situation is not good at all. My niece cannot drive yet due to the fact that my... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2018
Unfortunately no but you can make an anonymous tip to DCS if you are very worried for her.
answered on Nov 29, 2018
16 is the age of consent, so "dating" is not illegal per se. Contributing to deliquency is an entirely different matter. That, of course, would be illegal.
answered on Nov 29, 2018
You can ask, but probably not. A curfew law might prohibit you from leaving the house at night, but it wouldn't require you to stay in bed.
answered on Dec 12, 2018
You will probably be put on probation and have to complete counselling and stay out of trouble.
answered on Nov 25, 2018
As long as you are a minor, your parent or guardian will control the decision of where you can and can not live.
Thank you for your time!
answered on Dec 9, 2018
That is not good. I would suggest hiring an attorney for her immediately so it does not affect her future.
I have told the police she abuses me. I was told that “I am a teenager and it’s normal”. She told me to leave, so I did. She has my phone, but I have my car. The thing is, the car is in her name but I pay for it. However, the police here with similar situations say if you let someone here... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2018
You are under her rules and care unless or until you turn 18 or are emancipate, whichever occurs first. The car belongs to her legally although you may have some equitable claim to it.
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