when my boyfriend was 16 i lied and said i was 15 and we did sexual things, when he found out we continued to do sexual things. police got involved and we stopped talking to wachother sexually and kept it platonically police closed the case as i had all my electronics taken away and it wasnt... View More 
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Yes! And regardless of your consent. Your boyfriend may soon learn the hard way about perceptions sometimes being reality.
To the father of my children? I have a friend over they tell him i dont take the kids outside for a day they tell him. Its uncomfortable in my own home at this point
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
Dealing with neighbors who are monitoring your activities and relaying information can be both stressful and invasive. It's important to first assess the situation calmly and consider speaking directly to your neighbors about how their actions make you feel. Sometimes, open communication can... View More
i have a safe place to go but anytime i leave she marks me as a run away
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear you are in an abusive situation. No child should have to endure that, especially from a parent. Here are some suggestions that may help provide you support and safety:
- Talk to another trusted adult like a teacher, school counselor, or your friend's parents... View More
My girlfriends ex was harassing us, i told him i would defend myself if he took it any further because he tried to meet up. he called the cops on me and the cops told me not to get into contact with him and he cant with me or my girlfriend anymore, he eventually broke that rule 2 months later and... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
Big life lesson here: why are you fighting stupid with stupid? He already called the cops on you; what makes you think he wouldn't call again? What did you think was going to come from you going to his mom's house? You are needlessly putting yourself in situations you don't need to... View More
My middle child got suspended from school for his YouTube video. He made a song an posted it on YouTube I personally previewed the video and I didn’t see anything wrong with the video but the school suspended him and threaten to call the police for cyber bulling. The video was a distract on one... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Possibly, but you have to consider what it will cost you. One option is to try to arrange a free initial consult with attorneys to find out what it could cost to pursue. Such matters could involve speaking with students, reviewing videos, assessing school codes, etc. Attorneys don't generally... View More
Would I have to wait for my next meeting with my probation officer?
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answered on Jul 3, 2023
The conditions of house arrest are set by the court and supervised by the probation officer. It is crucial to strictly adhere to the terms of your house arrest order until your probation period is officially over and your probation officer gives you permission to resume normal activities without... View More
My nephew and his mom's relationship is toxic and he has done a 180 in school now that he has been living with me, my husband and his cousins. He does not want to go back and he is safe with us. He has been sleeping on the couch for now but we are in the process of turning the spare room into... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2023
Have you looked into guardianship? Practically speaking, if the mom is not raising an issue, and him being 17, he can stay as long as you'll have him.
I know that the victim is not the one on trial, but shouldn't the inconsistencies be a red flag and weigh in on the jury's based on beyond a reasonable doubt? I don't know if I worded the question correctly.
answered on Feb 9, 2023
Only the 12 people on that jury can answer that for you. The jury's job is to weigh credibility of witnesses. They can believe everything or nothing, or some combination thereof.
In CSC cases, it's not at all uncommon for testimony to be inconsistent as stories and memories... View More
My son is being convicted of CSC 1 and 2 counts CSC 2. The victims in the case are my younger kids. My younger kids are worried that they are going to be removed from the home. And the probation officer just scared them today by just showing up. So I was just wondering if a probation officer... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2023
The probation officer can't, but as Mr. Zichi indicated, CPS can. The probation officer can ensure that your son is not in the residence or having contact with your other children. This is likely already ordered as part of his pretrial release conditions; probation officers are charged with... View More
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My 13 year old sons person was searched, his backpack, coat, hoodie and locker. We were not notified. Then they find weed rolling papers. (Obviously he shouldn't have them) then they threatened to call the cops and said he'll have fun in juvie. He was so terrified that he... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Your primary issue needs to be resolving any school administrative action or juvenile action against your son. Yes, schools can search students' personal belongings and lockers. The appropriateness of other actions described should be discussed with a local attorney.
In the case of the Michigan school shooter what if the defense argues that the boy had mental health problems and argues that the parents were negligent in not seeking treatment, buying a gun for their teenage son and not notifying the school that he had access to gun? Can the state use the... View More
A report has been filed with CPS. Her parents filed a police report when she didn't return home from school. A teenage friend took her to the teen shelter for homeless and run away kids. Her parents and police are there telling her she has to go home with her father, and she's very frightened.
answered on Dec 10, 2021
Sounds like this is in the hands of the professionals; I would leave it there. If there's a genuine concern, CPS will take appropriate measures. For your sake, do not involve yourself in this situation in a negative way by having her stay with you.
Cps threatened to have kids removed, foster care worker lied, refused services, added heresay statements on record, denied parent access to children for medical, dental, and school appointments
answered on Nov 8, 2021
For the uninitiated, you will find "threats" mean something different in the legal world. When CPS (or police, prosecutor, attorney) says "if you don't do this, I'll do that"...and the "that" is something lawful - meaning under the law, they, or a judge, can... View More
I had voluntarily signed my rights off of my 4 children back in March 2021 after fighting with DHS for 2 years. I'm now pregnant, due December 2021), and married a different guy (not my other kids dad) and was unsure of if I'm able to keep this baby after he is born? I wasn't sure of... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2021
You can. But expect CPS to pay you a visit at the hospital or soon thereafter. There are some advantages to you in this situation because you voluntarily terminated. And that you have a different partner and apparently made some strides in your life further increases the likelihood that you can... View More
The fifteen year old and her siblings are extremely close they are placed in 3 homes 3 different counties . She wants to see her siblings and she is told because her parents haven't contacted cps she can not. She has about 8 months till she turns 16 and would like to make steps toward... View More
answered on May 3, 2021
That's a tough situation. The siblings will be assigned an attorney - a lawyer guardian ad litem - who can help work through that issue.
A year ago my bf went to jail for online solicitation of a minor. I was wondering since my parents filed against him but won't share his sentencing information, how can I get that information as the "victim". I'll be 18 in a month and I was hoping to file a motion to drop the... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2021
You can likely look up public access records from the court he was convicted in. It's highly likely that a no-contact order with you remains in place through his term of probation or parole. It is also highly unlikely, given your age and nature of the offense, that a judge will grant your... View More
They are afraid to sleep and dont feel safe, they have said they have to beg in order not to be touched and they are just plain scared.
answered on Mar 19, 2021
You should contact Child Protective Services. Depending on your profession, you may in fact have a legal obligation to do so (Mandatory Reporter). No, you can't just apply for guardianship though.
answered on Nov 2, 2020
Yes. The child would have an attorney, and would be entering a plea with that person's advice, not a parent's. At times, when a judge believes a parent may be acting against a child's best interest, a GAL could be assigned to the case as well.
answered on Oct 5, 2020
I don't think you have a valid claim to sue the state for sending you to prison on an adult conviction. Many people under 18 are incarcerated in prisons in Michigan as well as just about every other state.
Recently my 14 year old daughter has been acting out doing things such as getting aggressive with her younger brother and sisters she ran away this morning when I found her I was able to get her in the car and then she began hitting me and fighting me. What are my options as a parent what can I... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2020
Unfortunately, no, unless you are wanting criminal charges filed against her - which may become your only option at some point.
If you have the resources, you should look into counseling, perhaps even inpatient.
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