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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: if my boyfriend is 18 and im 17 but were less than a year apart and have been dating for over a year can we still date?

can my parents file any order or sue him?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 25, 2023

Yes, you can still date. Since you are 17, you have reached the legal age of consent in Texas to engage in sexual activity. That may not be the best decision for you and your parents may not like you engaging in sexual activity with him. But, legally, you are old enough to make that decision for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: My son is been caught with a vape and they want to put him on probation for that he's 16 years old I do not want him on

It happened at school and judicial system here is crazy they want to put all these kids on probation random urinalysis nobody ever gets off probation this all happened in Fremont County Idaho

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 26, 2023

I am not sure of your exact question, but if you do not want to accept any plea bargain offer made by the State, you have the right to have a trial in the matter.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law, International Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: I have a client with a greencard but wrong DOB. DOB was assigned by Afghanistan. What can we do?

I have a client with LPR status from Afghanistan. His parent were illiterate and didn't realize that his birth year was set 4 years in the future. He is looking to get naturalized because he is actually 18, but everything from his afghan documents to his green card say he is 18. What form... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 18, 2023

If your client's date of birth (DOB) on his green card is incorrect, he may be able to file a request to have it corrected. The process for correcting a DOB on a green card can vary depending on the circumstances but generally involves filing Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: If my friend 16 and she lives in Texas If she runs away would she get in trouble and would she be forced to return hom
John Cucci Jr.
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answered on May 7, 2023

Your friend's best legal move is to petition the District court to be emancipated. That is relatively easy if she can get at least one of her parents to sign for her application.

In answer to your question, I don't believe CPS would try to grab her, but technically, without being...
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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: How do I request all the records for a case that happened when I was a juvenile that is now sealed also I live in texas

I'm looking at filing a law suit but need my records

John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Mar 22, 2023

You have the right to request a copy of your file from the Juvenile Court.

I hope this helps.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Can my incarcerated husband approve of and sign with a notary my daughter's (age 14) passport application?

He would have to have it notarized at his unit and I'm not sure they will do it because he is not allowed contact with her

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 11, 2023

Yes he can sign. And notarize the passport form.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: My fifteen year is currently being put on a protective order by his ex girlfriend. The messages dont match story

Yet there is no evidence of any physical abuse or violence all hersay. Her world against my son’s word and the text messages at the time of alleged events.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 8, 2022

Her word is evidence. The court will evaluate her testimony and your son’s testimony in light of other evidence including the surrounding facts and circumstances presented in the hearing.

If you think contemporaneous text messages are inconsistent with what she will say, you should...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: how do i petition for emancipation
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 5, 2022

If you are 16 or 17 years old and are financially independent, you can hire an attorney who practices in the area of family law to file a petition with the appropriate court in the county where you live.

Your parents will be served and have the right to object. Obviously, it will be...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Is there a law in Texas regarding sleeping arrangements for biological children?

Specifically, children sleeping with adults. And is there a requirement for space for a child? Or is it ok for a mom, her “husband” (by title only, no actual marriage), her son (not the son of the “husband”), and their daughter to live in one room in another person’s house?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 30, 2022

It depends on the age of each occupant. Texas law limits occupancy to three adults per bedroom. A landlord can impose a more restrictive rule, for example limiting occupancy to two adults per bedroom.

If the children are minors, however, federal law prohibits housing discrimination...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Libel & Slander for Texas on
Q: Can a father legally keep me, an unrelated adult, from communicating with his kids, even if there is no bad intentions?

A father of 2 boys that Ive known for almost 4 years in person asked me to cease communication with them for no reason in January. I didn't listen and continued communication, until 2 weeks ago when he said he found out about our communication, and harshly told me to cut contacr and "seem... View More

Rafee'a S. Majeed
Rafee'a S. Majeed
answered on Oct 5, 2022

If you are not in any way related to these children, and sometimes even if you are related, a parent absolutely has the right to prevent you from communicating with their children. Absent certain circumstances, a PARENT of a child(ren) has a more superior right to their child(ren) than ANYONE else.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: My daughter in juvi for 37 days hasnt had da petion her .the date was 22 on friday .no one will tell me nothing
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Jul 24, 2022

Request a court appointed lawyer

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Is it illegal for a drug dealer to sell their client laced drugs without telling them that they are laced?

I’m a 15y.o. girl. Some of my friends are involved in drug use and have told me that their drugs seemed to have been laced with other dangerous drugs. I’m not too familiar with drugs considering I do not use them (and do not want to.) From these stories I have become concerned about their... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Jul 20, 2022

It is illegal for drug dealers to sell anyone drugs, laced or not.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, International Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: My brother molested me when I was 13yrs old. Albert is 2 yes older. He did these sick acts for a few weeks. U told Mom

My brother stopped but not before he beat Dad up in the Shoe shop as I walked in back door after school seen Dad laying on floor and picked a shoe hammer up to fend Albert off of Dad. I cried then it was in high school days

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Jun 18, 2022

What is your question, If you want to file charges file a police report,

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: My son 16 lives in Tx with Father I live in Louisiana how can I get visitation for my son can come with his mother

I haven't had visitation since 2013 I lost my son by default a court date I had no clue about. I'm on block his keeping my son from me to get back at me for leaving him. Is it to late to get visitation

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on May 14, 2022

Retain a lawyer in Louisiana and have the petition the court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: My daughter was in a fight with a young lady at school who started the fight my daughter beat the girl up they are now

Trying to charge her with assault the police that work at the school said we have ten days to bring her to the school to be fingerprinted or they will pick her up from the house. She was the ONLY one punished for the fight even after we’ve obtained evidence that the young lady started the whole... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Apr 13, 2022

First question: is your daughter under 17? At 16 years of age or under, juvenile law applies. At 17, she will be considered an adult for criminal law purposes (and the rules are different). Also, fingerprints are part of the book-in process which is generally not done at a school. In my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: My 12 year old was read his Miranda right and question with out permission and without parental supervision. Is it legal

My son got in a fight off school property the next day a police officer pulled him into the office right him his Miranda rights and started questioning him without parent knowledge parent supervision or parent permission and threaten him made him feel intimidated even though he was just defending... View More

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Apr 13, 2022

A juvenile can be questioned by the police without a parent being present. Whether that statement can be used, however, can be used as evidence in a subsequent legal proceeding depends on the totality of the questioning. Has a petition alleging delinquent conduct been filed? Talking with an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Family Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: cps lied in affidavit, lied on the notice of removal, attorney isnt responding to my calls, false drug test ? what to do

allegation were physical abuse, in which in the affidavit my child stated to not be true, presumptive marijuana test when i delivered my child but my baby passed all testing for drugs and mental issues but i was reported by a mental dr that i didnt qualify for mental services. the judge who signed... View More

Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Michael Hamilton Rodgers
answered on Jul 24, 2021

We hear these kinds of pleas for help far too often in Texas due to the nature of our system. I won't go into all the systemic problems which contribute to the CPS nightmare which you find yourself in. The good news is this: there is help out there. The bad news is this: the help you need is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Can I be charged if I gave a ride to a minor that i did not know was running away

Sons gf lives with uncle and grandma her mom lives in Mexico she had a argument they told her to leave her mom talks to me ask me to give her a place to stay three days later she went home again with uncle and grandma following day she asked me to pick her up and drop off at a store for someone... View More

Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Michael Hamilton Rodgers
answered on Jul 16, 2021

The answer is "yes", you can be charged if the police have reason to believe you are not telling the truth about how much you knew. Quit talking to the police and get a lawyer. If the police believed you, they wouldn't be threatening to try to convince the D.A. to prosecute you.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: 17 yr F @ park with 16 yo M. M's g‐ma assaults F. F drives off w/M. F accused of taking a runaway. Police-"Felony".How?

My daughter was at a park with her bf's family. Grandma got confrontational with grandson and my daughter. Told me daughter to leave. Daughter gets in car and calls me. I told her to make sure she doesn't do anything to her bf. Bf gets in car. Gma goes to daughters driver door and... View More

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on May 30, 2021

1. Almost nobody actually memorizes the law. There are too many and they change too often. Any halfway decent cop, lawyer, or judge will check the statutes for all but the most common offenses.

2. Your daughter could be arrested and charged with MURDERING the grandma if a cop believes...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: 16 yrs old girl dating 28 yrs old girl that's married.. what can be done as a parent to stop this if she wont listen?

She just tried to commit suicide and pretty sure its after a fight, all the photos found in her phone are holding hand pics and faces blocked.. need help.. she is now saying they are just friends but I know that is not true.

Rick  Davis
Rick Davis
answered on May 25, 2021

If the two are engaging in sexual intercourse, then the 28 year old is committing sexual assault since your daughter is not considered to have reached the age of consent.

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