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Your current state is Ohio
They are trying to charge me with neglect. But are they able I know they just passed law considering drug use during pregnancy abuse. But it was after he was born but they have laid my court date over in time for it to pass. They are now offering me dependency an my public defender wants me to... View More 
answered on Jul 9, 2018
If the child was born testing positive for marijuana, you are going to have a very difficult time proving the child was not dependent. If the child is being returned to you, you should consider taking the deal
I received my disposition for my old conviction recently. I saw I signed off on the 1st offenders ACT in 1996, wondering who do I contact and wondering why my records aren't sealed. Would anyone know what is my next step of handling this matter?
answered on Jul 26, 2018
Hey call the GBI and let them know what happened here is the number
Call: 404-244-2639
Choose Option 1. Criminal History Inquiries regarding Expungement or Updates
answered on Jul 10, 2018
In theory yes, though cases with minors that do not involve spreading the stuff around are rare.
answered on Jul 26, 2018
Any person convicted for violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. So the Max jail sentence will be one year to serve and I believe a $1000.00 fine.
However, if the person who commits or attempts to commit terroristic threats towards... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2018
What you describe, in an of itself does not, in my opinion, any criminal act. Did anything else occur?
answered on Jul 6, 2018
The court will say that you are irresponsible, and by going that fast, are too young to handle the responsibility of driving, will likely suspend your license, and perhaps put you on probation. Unless you have had NASCAR training, you don't have the experience or ability to handle a car at... View More
terms, I've tried many times to contact her, she wont even respond. I dont know anything about what the state has disided, I'd like to know what happened with the legal rights of kids, I'd like to get it on paper what the court desided but not sure how to.
answered on Jul 5, 2018
If you know what county the action was in, you can likely found out the court case number and what the final order was.
I live in new jersey
answered on Jun 29, 2018
The Answer pretty much depends on the facts of your case and if you have any priors. That being said you're pretty much looking at some jail time which is called juvenile defense. In general the better the lawyer you have the less time you will do.
Could he use a title 40 and also what could he be facing as far as time goes
answered on Jun 27, 2018
If he is facing three felonies, you should consult with a local criminal defense attorney. You don't just get off from those things.
She is 17 and 9 months engaged and finished school had full custody of her child and she wants to leave her home in Virginia and come live with us in N.C. she is already here and she just doesn't want to go back. Can anyone legally make her go back?
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answered on Jun 28, 2018
Having a child doesn't make you an adult - she is a child until she is 18. So whoever has custody of her can likely much make her go back for the next 3 months or so. You should be more concerned about not who can make her go back but who can have you charge with crimes for your involvement.
answered on Jun 26, 2018
You could be charged in juvenile court as "unruly"- the ultimate disposition will be up to the local juvenile court judge and depending on your prior record, it could be anything between some form of probation or supervision ( almost nothing) and at the other extreme, juvenile detention (... View More
This case would go to the Supreme Court. It is newsworthy. Civil rights violations. Statues ignored. Policies and procedures not followed. False documents presented to the court. This needs to be brought to the media's attention. Background in Family Law would be a plus. It is a very long... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2018
There are approximately 80 cases a year which are argued in the Supreme Court. About another 100 cases are resolved without argument.
There are about 7,000 to 8,000 cases a year filed with the Supreme Court. The likelihood of getting a case to the Supreme Court is about 1%.
I... View More
I'm the mother out of wedlock do I have to fight for custody or do I have it until I'm taking to Court by the father of my kids ?
answered on Jun 25, 2018
You don't have custody at this point. Being on the birth certificate merely means you are presumed to to be the father.
You don't have custody. You have to make a filing in court to get that
She is also pregnant but will they be legally married in Ohio or will they still need the marriage counseling
A parent has repeatedly used a belt on a 5 year old to where bruises of various colors are visible by the other parent. The parents are separated, never married and have 50/50 visitation. The children are returned to the primary custodial parent with bruises and have been threatened to not tell... View More
The 16 year old is on probation and lives with grandparents attends school and loves his relationship and kids and is working a job
answered on Jun 22, 2018
First of all, "date" means go to the local burger joint together. It does not mean have sex with. THe 26 year old may well be contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She will probably not be liable on sexual abuse charges because his is 16 years old. The 16-year old, naturally, is... View More
From what I have read, I cannot be made to move back in with my family unless I am in physical danger where I am staying. I want to move out as soon as possible. I may be pregnant and staying in this home will threaten the safety of myself and my baby. I will be 17 in five months. Please give me... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
First of all, I see you're asking from Ohio -- and this is a Pennsylvania law forum. The answers you get here will be about Pennsylvania law only. If you're looking for Ohio law, I suggest you post your question there.
As for a summary of your options and Pennsylvania law... View More
I was sent to The Gambia to stay with family cause my mom said i never listened to her, but that was when I was 16. Now I'm turning 18 next month and I'd like to return home but my uncle has my passport and refuses to give to me without my mothers consent. I'm not sure what will... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
you will
receive a passport
be turned away
told to return
told to return with documentation
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Sounds like this is already on DFCS radar because she is at Rainbow House in the first place. You need to talk to an attorney about how your daughter ended up at Rainbow House and what may happen with her case.
I'm 16. My mom and dad have custody of me but they are locked up. I live with my grandparents and have for awhile but they never had custody of me. There health is really bad so that's why they never fought for custody. I don't like how I get treated in my grandparents house. Can my... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Probably not. I wonder if you might consider being a bit more sympathetic to your grandparents. You say they're health isn't good but they're still providing you with a home to live in, food to eat, and clothing to wear. It may be pretty difficult for people their age to deal with a... View More
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