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Berwyn illinois
answered on May 17, 2018
The law was changed in 2016 to require that an attorney be present during the questioning of a minor that is being questioned for sex case or murder case up to the age of 15. For minors under the age of 15 the police must read them a simplified version of their Miranda rights which stresses their... View More 
answered on May 15, 2018
Hello,
I am having to assume that your "juvenile sex case" is a register(able) offense, were it an adult offense. Your question stresses "that I successfully completed." Do you mean by this that you completed juvenile probation? Or, perhaps that you were granted a... View More
can she move in with me? without parental consent
answered on May 14, 2018
Parents can report her as a runaway and she could go to juvenile detention. You also could get in trouble.
She was a virgin.
answered on May 18, 2018
Yes, discuss with counsel privately here in Florida. She has a case.
She says she will kill herself if she has to live with her dad. But I can't have her tearing up my house because she doesn't get her way
answered on May 13, 2018
You may of course contact the local law enforcement authorities for damage to private property and domestic violence if you are in fear of the girl. But before you take such a step, and so long as no one's in danger, may I suggest you contact an attorney for a consultation first, and... View More
Would I be considered a runaway if I left without her permission but came back
answered on May 17, 2018
Until you turn 18 years old you will have to follow the rules of your parent or guardian. Once you turn 18 you will be able to go to any church you'd like. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
My boyfriend who is going to be 17 soon (I'm 20) is looking into getting emancipated (lives in north carolina, im in ohio). I have a car, getting a apartment soon with 2 other people, we all have stable jobs, and his father highly likely will support the decision (his mother might oppose). The... View More
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answered on May 11, 2018
Of course his mother will likely oppose - any sane person would. Most 16 year old boys can't tie their own shoes or keep their pants pulled up - let alone provide for themselves. Emancipation is difficult because the child will have to convince a Judge that he is able to take care of himself... View More
class 2 misdemeanor but i am a minor and this is my first offence so what are thew chances o me being jailed or fined and if so how long and/or how long
answered on May 10, 2018
You should contact an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney would be able to assist you by getting all of the facts of your specific case and determining what bases there are to challenging the stop and search as well as any other possible defenses. After reviewing all of that information as... View More
I made an appointment to talk with them should I take a lawyer? It is regarding a claim that he touched a 6 year old sexually.
answered on May 10, 2018
Yes, you should take a lawyer or cancel the appointment. Whatever you or your son say to police will be use against him if charge or charges are filed. Polices don't talk to accused except to collect evidence of crime.
answered on Jun 4, 2018
Yes, it's legal -- which is to say the 18 y.o. will not be charged with Statutory Sexual Assault under Pennsylvania law.
That crime (a second-degree felony - no joke!) is committed when a person engages in sexual intercourse with a complainant to whom the person is not married who is... View More
answered on May 9, 2018
Yes but you might have to wait awhile before you get them back. As long as
they are evidence they will be held by the prosecuting authority. Find out
who the lead officer is on the case and respectfully ask him to keep you advised
of the progress on the case and remind him... View More
Theft by Taking-Automobile-(F)
Entering an Automobile-(F)
Obstruction of an officer-(M)
answered on May 9, 2018
You don't need a lawyer ... he does. Those are serious charges and they may charge him as an adult, or, at the very least, charge them as designated felonies. Talk to someone ASAP.
She came to me again saying cps never talked to her atall. She's very afraid of cops here.police here are goof friends w her parents She feels they always take her parents side. They try to make her out to be this reallybad"teenager"and tell people she's "crazy" ive... View More
answered on May 12, 2018
Call CPS. Call law enforcement. If you get shut down, try taking it up the chain of command. Do not take matters into your own hands because you could end up behind bars.
I found out recently the my kids dad and stepmom have been lying to my kids since december 2011 by claiming to them that I abandoned them after they moved in with their dad. The dad allowed the stepmom to be shown as the parental guardian instead of me on medical records, doctors appointment,... View More
answered on May 7, 2018
You need to hire a family law attorney to establish a custody/visitation schedule and perhaps contempt for involving the children in adult matters. Step parents have no rights unless they adopt.
My 12 yr old brother stole around $500 dollars using my friends Xbox account, which was linked to his mother's bank account. Could he get in trouble with the authorities for thievery? This is not the first time this has happened, he recently stole $90 from my mother's credit card on video... View More
answered on May 7, 2018
Yes he can and it a police report has already been made will likely be prosecuted in the juvenile court.
They let me go and later call me back because my buddy said I stole socks too when I didn’t. One pair of the three that he stole was dropped in my car and I was pulled over on my way home and taken back to the store. They are charging me with juvenile petit theft but all they have is the kids... View More
answered on May 10, 2018
You hire a criminal defense lawyer to represent you. There is no easy answer in a criminal defense case.
I knew of this kid, but didn't know him that well. He was a senior, Class of 2018, well mannered, and made good grades. To my knowledge, he had no history of threatening or bullying. He was a class clown, and was involved in the Drama Club, and other school activities. Following the Parkland... View More
answered on May 5, 2018
We really need to see the contents of the paper to determine whether a threat was made or even intended. Obviously if he’s suing them, his lawyers think he’s on pretty solid ground. Publish the article he wrote when he gives you permission and a much clearer discussion can be had.
answered on May 3, 2018
If there is an active warrant for your arrest, yes. Your age at the time a warrant is issued and your age at the time you are arrested on that warrant are irrelevant.
The boy works for us and states he and 15 year old are in committed relationship
answered on May 3, 2018
No. If involved intimately with 15 year old he cannot be granted custody. We don't have guardianship in Louisiana.
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