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The after care is a requirement for the juvenile to be at home
answered on Nov 28, 2024
Believe it or not, this happens all the time. Typically, the scenario is this. Someone abuses or threatens another person. Usually, it is a spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend. The person who did the abuse gets scared and calls the police and tells them that they were abused. This can be tough... View More 
what is the normal punishment for this class C misdemeanor. it was a person working with the Police
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
You need an attorney to maybe get Diversion. Conviction prevents you from selling alcohol for ten years.
School and kill all of you MF's. Younger kids heard him and ran to their phones. He's being charged with making Terroristic threats. What can I do?
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
Hire an attorney to represent the child, now. Take any communication device (phone, computer, etc.) from him. Ground him except for Church, and maybe a part time job. His understanding of the seriousness of his actions will help.
We asked the county clerks office if my son needed a tax license and they told us he was under 18 so to go enjoy his business and learn as there was no need to file anything at his age. He was not able to legally open an account. Later he set up at an event in city limits. I was sent an email... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
The legality of a city opening a hospitality tax account for a minor's business depends on local laws and regulations, which can vary widely. While minors generally have limited legal capacity to enter into contracts or be held responsible for tax obligations, local jurisdictions may have... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In Tennessee, an HOA generally has the authority to enforce rules and regulations within the community. However, banning a 16-year-old from their home due to suspension for theft may require careful consideration of the HOA's bylaws and state laws. It's important to review the specific... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
No, but the GAL will report bad things about you to Court.
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
What is your question? It sounds like either an aggravated assault or justifiable self defense.
KCS does random weapons checks of students and their personal property, not just lockers and MacBooks which I understand is not student property, at the public schools. The school system has procedure outlined to conduct these, but how is it not violating the students' 4th amendment rights?... View More
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
The legality of random weapons checks in schools, including searches of pockets and backpacks, is a complex issue that balances student safety with Fourth Amendment rights. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that public school students have reduced expectations of privacy while at school, which... View More
Student committed theft from a local gas station To prevent charges they worked with the owner and accused the employee of stalking for chasing and finding out his identity. They are currently trying to press charges for stalking to scare the employee that was hit by his car from taking civil... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
Providing a police report to a minor's school in a situation involving allegations of stalking is a sensitive matter.
Generally, if the police report is a public record, it can be shared. However, it's important to consider the purpose and the potential implications of doing so.... View More
And underage drinking can they do that
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answered on Oct 30, 2023
Yes... Hire an attorney to represent him and mitigate the damage.
First offense
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
If your 17-year-old son has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene, it's important to familiarize yourself with the specifics of the state laws where the incident occurred, as penalties can vary. Before the court date, gather any evidence or testimonies that might be relevant to the incident or... View More
I'm 18 and male. Four years ago when I was 14, my mother was going to visit her friend who lived in the countryside for a few days and she took me with her. While we were walking over to her friend's house, I slipped and fell in the mud. When we arrived at her friend's house, my... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Generally, you cannot successfully sue someone unless their actions or inactions caused you to suffer actual legally compensable injuries. Your question does not mention any such injuries, and it is difficult to imagine how the facts you describe would likely result in any such injury.
I have recently been through heck and back since February of this year, My mom passed March 13th 2023 also, but my child’s father has not seen or talked to my daughter for 7 or so months, we have a court order for child support since 2017 . The last payment received was 12/12/22. When they try to... View More
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answered on May 30, 2023
Go to the local Child Support Office and take all your court orders about your child with you. They may be able to help you. If that does not work out, contact Legal Aid. You may be able to get a pro bono lawyer.
My son had snuff in his mouth at school. He got written up but never received a citation for tobacco court. They’re not an SRO on campus anymore.
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answered on May 8, 2023
Misdemeanors have a 1 year SOL from the incident to be initiated.
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Those are two different cases in different Courts, so it would be difficult, and possibly not beneficial to do so. Talk to your attorney(s) about this or hire one. Usually it is better to dispose of one case then move to the other if possible.
and the cops have been informed and have a court date set what could happen to the kids
answered on Nov 29, 2022
No one could tell you for sure what would happen prior to a judge hearing evidence in a case. However, it sounds like these kids need representation from an attorney who will look out for their futures. Depending on the charges, the kids' lives could be impacted in a negative way.
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D? How can I get my husband back in my house and not loose my kids to CPS custody either??
answered on Aug 28, 2022
It *sounds* like this is in the early stages of CPS involvement, in which case the Department of Children's Services merely needs to show there is "probable cause" to prevent your husband from having contact with your children, in the interest of keeping your children safe.... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2022
Usually the Judge incarcerates you for some or all of your Sentence. In fact, the Probation Officer/Juvenile Officer usually takes you into custody when you fail the urine/hair test. Call your attorney.
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answered on Apr 18, 2022
DUI By Consent, Underage Drinking, Contributing to Delinquency, Etc.
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answered on Apr 18, 2022
Yes .. Assault. Sexual Battery. etc.
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