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My 14 year old daughter was sexting with a 14 year old boy, he asked for inappropriate photos and sadly she sent them. The boy then turned her in because she wouldn't do anything else. I am told police confirmed the photos are still there (a week and a half later they interviewed the boy)... View More 
answered on May 30, 2018
It depends on exactly what your daughter was charged with. When you say a "citation," that tells me that things may be happening before your local Magisterial District Judge ("MDJ") -- versus, say, a referral to juvenile court and a formal petition for delinquency. If so, the... View More
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
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answered on Mar 11, 2018
You don't pose a question to be answered. Search and seizure law is pretty broad and fact specific. You can retry to post here but remember this an open forum and facts stated here can be used against you. Or you can consult local counsel and see if they can assist.
We believe he is Gifted, however we do not agree with the explanations that the pyschologist and teachers are giving us
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Contact the Education Law Center in Philadelphia & Harrisburg.Generally, you request an IEP. If the assessment you refer to was the IEP, your IEP should tell you about your appeal rights. In the meantime, there are programs such as the Center For Talented Youth that have advice in general.
My father is fine with it, but my mother keeps arguing trying to force me to go back everytime my grandparents want to take me somewhere out of state. I am not treated fairly there, at my parents home.
answered on Dec 22, 2017
At 15 years old, no, you cannot make that choice. If your grandparents want you to live with them, they can try to work something out with your parents. They can also talk to a family law attorney to see if they have any rights under the law to file for custody. From what you said, though, it... View More
She's with another person and they have children together and I fear the repercussions on my son because she claims she's pregnant to him but has not shown proof of pregnancy and claims she's around 4 weeks. Is there something I can do as a parent?
answered on Dec 15, 2017
He's at the age he's past the age of consent but possible she could be charged with corruption of a minor. As far as the pregnancy, a blood test would be in order if she conceives.
Most important thing right now is to speak with a counselor about how to handle it--you don't... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2017
May depend on your age. Parents are allowed a fair degree of control over what is possessed by their youths.
Legally in the state of PA, a 15 year old can be with a 18 year old. However, because he is a minor, can she interfere and press charges? We've never had physical contact. We've only texted and called. I'm currently in college to become a Physicians Assistant and my life could be... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2017
I don't see that you can be charged merely for texting. If it was "sexting...." --well that's different. You need to watch what you text and post.
A parent can interfere, just like anyone can try to interfere with anyone else. Whether they succeed is different but I... View More
He got 1 day OSS for sexual harassment. How is this sexual harassment when he said Dont or stop?
answered on Nov 15, 2017
It isn't. He can appeal or ask to have his record corrected. Contact the Education Law Center in Philadelphia for mroe information.
let my daughter visit her father in PA. He's been stalling with her for 2 weeks now to find out he filed for custody and for emergency petition. I have legal custody of her. He never established paternity and denied me every time I ask him to. I have a paternity petition going in my state... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
So sorry, your question was posted to PATENTS (INVENTIONS) by mistake, you may want to change the topics associated with this question. I hope you find the answers you need.
Could my parents legally force me to still live with them, it's not a good environment.
answered on Nov 11, 2017
You may emancipate yourself but understand that this will remove their support obligation. You should understand and consider the consequences, and I'd suggest working it through with a counselor, because there will be fallout for you to process.
Im a 14 year old girl and he is 17. His parents are worried that once he turns 18 my parents will try to sue him. His parents said for us to take a break from seeing eachother because of this. He heard about some contract that both families would sign that would allow us to legally date and both... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
The parents can agree but if there was hanky panky the state could try to claim it was statutory rape. Your parents have a point.
They are divorced. According to Dad there is no written custody arrangement or court ordered custody. Daughter spends most of her time at her Dad's because her mother smokes and it bothers her, but she still does see her mom. We really want her to come along, but I don't want to get in... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2017
Tough call. I'd say try to speak with mom to see if you can sway her toward letting you take the daughter. If you take her, have both parents write and sign a statement expressly saying that you're doing so with his/her permission. If mom won't agree, I can't tell you to just... View More
She was not charged never identified accused of being passenger in quad that fled want her to say was rider and who driver was ...if not would be charging her
answered on Sep 14, 2017
What does her attorney say?? You have a right to remain silent, you also have a right to counsel. They can't force you to give a written statement. They can and will use that written statement against you. Hopefully, she has an attorney representing her that she can rely on for good advice in... View More
19 yr old boy to be a senior this school year. Unemployed, just moved, no DL nor car. Can a complaint be filed to make the mother take him back in?
answered on Aug 3, 2017
In PA, a parent's legal obligation to a child ends at 18. If we were talking about a child support case, the support obligation can continue until the later date of the 18th birthday or graduation from high school. I suggest that the 19 year old either work it out with his mother, which will... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2017
In PA a 16 year old can legally date an 18 year old, if that's what you're asking. How your family feels about it may be a different story.
answered on Jun 28, 2017
Individuals over age 18 are adults and unless they are deemed a ward of the state or have a guardian appointed on his/her behalf, the individual is able to decide where he/she lives. Contact a local attorney to speak in greater detail the situation.
Without any parental consent.is this legal
answered on Jun 19, 2017
Probably. It doesnt have anything to do with parental consent. If the stop was legal the officer has a right to briefly search occupants to ensure his or her safety.
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