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Your current state is Ohio
answered on Oct 13, 2018
Laws vary state to state and Federal Law can be completely different as well to a particular state in regard to a particular matter
Hi, my little sister is 14 and she sent a video of herself being being sexual to two of her male classmates on a app called Snapchat. One of the boys recorded her from another phone and his mother found it. Now she wants to discuss the matter with my mother since the boy sent it around school. If... View More 
answered on Oct 12, 2018
There may be implications from both a criminal and child protection standpoint. I'd certainly recommend that your mother contact an attorney who is familiar with both criminal and family law matters.
answered on Oct 15, 2018
Courts make decisions concerning minor children based on the 12 Best Interest of the Child factors. If a court determines that a parent's home school plan is contrary to the child's best interest, it can order the parents to place the child in a different educational environment. In the... View More
My niece said he never touched her but was creeped out and scared. My husband denies it. I have never seen any innappropristen behavior. I was present on the occasions and did not see ant innapropriate behavior. No sexual activity occurred. It creeped my niece out. Could this be a legal issue?
answered on Oct 8, 2018
No, Ohio does not allow emancipation in that circumstance. See this link.
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
If there are problems at home, talk to a teacher or other trusted adult.
If police did not see juvenile commit alleged charges how can they convict juvenile? How can police convict juvenile of charges alleged by other juveniles supposedly made in a report under duress? What happens to juvenile's civil right if previous record had not been expunged by police dept... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2018
You're asking a number of questions here. You really need to talk to a defense lawyer privately to get a more detailed response.
Can a juvenile in IL be charged with a felony if damage is under $600.00?
Yes. There's more than one way it could be charged to make it a... View More
and I have been going through this nightmare as a single mom for years.
I have files numerous unrulies filed. What i am trying to do is get them emancipated. I almost got evites because of their behavior i jist cannot do this anymore.
Its like living under a roof being ran over,... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2018
You have to file a written request ( a "petition") with the local court clerk asking for this to be done. The other parent will have to also join in or at least be notified and receive a copy of the petition ( that is called "service of process"). Your question does not specify... View More
My son is in kindergarten and has missed 9 days 6 of which were doctor excused noted and documents were sent to scool. With that being said can I the father still be turned in for truancy?
answered on Oct 3, 2018
No not truancy. But make a copy of each doctor's note before you give it to the school.
i am a legal guardian of a 15 year old grand daughter who refuses to go to school can i take legal action and get a court order that she attend school so i am not the one fined by the state for her not attending school ? she use the system against me saying there is nothing i can do to force her to... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2018
I would consult with an attorney with experience in Juvenile Court regarding what are called no fault dependency petitions and minors requiring authoritative intervention petitions. If it's that bad that you want to have the court system involved, then this may be the way to go to show that... View More
going to beat her up. This happened on Sept 18th 2018. Can she even do this because they are sister's my daughter is 12 and her daughter is 9. Its now October 1st. I have no idea why she is doing this now. I blocked all contact between us and them.
answered on Oct 1, 2018
Sounds like your daughter did not call you. That is strange.
You know all your information through hearsay.
Why are you waiting around if youo are ACTUALLY concerned that your daughter is facing or suffering from physical harm.
It is now 14 days later.
You have the... View More
It happened in VA where the child is still considered to be a resident. The child lives in GA. A investigation was done in VA I haven't heard or gotten a report in almost a yr. But his father keeps trying to have his girlfriend around our child.
answered on Sep 28, 2018
If the father keeps exposing the minor child to someone who has placed the child in danger, you should consider a modification action to address these issues.
answered on Oct 15, 2018
Competency plays a major role in whether the State Attorney's Office decides to prosecute a juvenile offender. I represent children who have been accused of crimes in my practice. If I think the child is to young, has a low IQ, an IEP plan, or has difficulty understanding the role of the... View More
Can a motion to lift a stay apply if the juvenile completed his term of parole? And if an EJJ was never filed how can they try to lift a motion for stay?
answered on Sep 30, 2018
There's not enough information here to answer your question. A motion to lift a stay of what?
I would either contact the lawyer who represented him in the first place, or contact a criminal defense lawyer for a private consultation to discuss your son's issues to discuss the best... View More
My mom treats me terribly the court system hasn’t done anything about it I’ve told them about how she emotionally and mentally abuses me and used to physically but not anymore bc I’m bigger than her, they don’t do anything and I just want to get out of it I don’t know if emancipation is... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2018
There aren't any forms for that procedure, so you would need to consult with a lawyer to get that done. Also you have to have the consent of both parents.
I live in Missouri. My baby's biological father left me after I found out I was pregnant and has a new girlfriend. We were only together a few weeks. My baby is 5 months old and at his request we did a paternity test. He has still not met his baby or paid child support and Now he is wanting to... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2018
The only way to terminate a biological parents are with an adoption. However, unless there is a court order regarding custody, an unwed father does not have any rights to his children, so if you want to merely keep the child away from him, you do not have to do anything; so long as he does not... View More
Will I need a lawyer?
answered on Sep 20, 2018
Check to see whether the citation says if it's "civil" or not. If civil, it will be under 10 grams. If not, then you will receive notification from the Dept. of Juvenile Services to appear for an intake meeting with your parents, and at that time you would likely be offered the... View More
Students witnessed and confirmed she didnt push another student..the school sent her back to class. School resource officer pulls her out of class and writes her a ticket for pushing her..she refuses to sign it and tells him to call her mom. He says he will not call me and told her to sign the... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2018
Hire an attorney to defend your daughter. That is the best way you can help her.
the cop said he could take my brother to juvenile court and tow my car but he is just going to send us citations in the mail. can my brother get sent to juvie? will I lose my license? I don’t care about paying fines. i’m worried about my brother
answered on Sep 19, 2018
Not feeling this is a "juvenile court" matter, but much more a driving-without-a-license matter (which is just a fine). Pay it, and move on. Your brother should be OK. The cop was just trying to scare the both of you -- and looks like it worked.
Best of luck to you.
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