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Are their any laws that prevent a parent of an 18 year old from going to see their lover or friends
Also are there any laws that prevent a toxic, controlling parent from controlling an 18 year old’s life
answered on Jun 24, 2020
Once they’re 18, they’re an adult and get to make their own decisions. You cannot force an adult to stay in your home if they don’t want to. But you can make an adult leave your home as long as you follow the law in doing so.
Does an underage felony conviction prevent firearm ownership for the rest of my life?
answered on Jun 22, 2020
At this point, now that you are 29, you should be able to purchase a firearm as long as you weren't convicted of certain violent offenses. You can actually follow up with the State Police to ask them about the firearms form because they run all background checks for firearm purchases. here... View More 
(I’m on juvenile probation) I need to move out of an emotionally, verbally (and previously physically) abusive household with my mother, but I am on probation, my documents all say I am low risk, I only need to be seen once a month, but I’m not entire sure what that means. I just need to get... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
Assuming you are 18 years old and on adult probation, the probation officer shouldn't have to contact your mother. Provided you are not ordered to remain in your current residence, talking through this issue with the Probation Officer should result in you being able to move provided it is in... View More
i was unaware the boy was 16 i was told he was 18 and i have never physically met this boy in real life just sent photos on the app snapchat i was just made aware he is 16 and i am 23 he saved all photos and videos and now using them as blackmail to sleep with me
answered on Feb 7, 2020
Unfortunately there are many scams that are going around where people are doing this for either money or other kinds of issues. I would keep screen shots of everything and go to the police for extortion. Cut off contact, but do not change your number - just don't reply to anything they are... View More
I am 15 years old i got into a altercation with my mother for assult and battery but the judge dosent know that she hit me in the head with a metal object during the altercation and my grandma had to take me to the hosptial because i had a knot... Even tho i was assulted also in that situation wat... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
There are a number of factors that go into answering your question. However, most importantly sounds like you need to talk to a lawyer to adequately present your defenses to the court. If you were acting in self-defense, you may need help presenting that argument to the judge. You can ask the... View More
Custody juvenile court?
answered on Oct 30, 2019
Are you changing venue as in moving from one county in Va. to another county? Or, are you changing to a new state?
If moving county to county, then Va. Code § 16.1-243(B) applies. "2. Custody and visitation: In custody and visitation cases, if venue lies in one of several cities or... View More
This occured in school with witnesses who confirm the incident. The school teacher said it was a accident too. The boys parents want medical bills paid. Is this a reasonable request? If I pay, am I admitting that I am liable for medical bills and possibly a civil suit for pain and suffering?
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The cops just called for me to go pick him up
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Was your son charged? If not, nothing will happen to him. If he was charged, you should reach out to an attorney for advice and a consultation regarding the charge(es). Both underage possession of alcohol and possession of marijuana are criminal misdemeanor charges.
17 year old driver, licensed in WV, supposedly clocked at 92 in a 70. Parent in car, clean driving record. Juvenile District Court.
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
Every court is different on how they treat 92 in a 70. Some courts give jail time, others convict and suspend the license but don't give jail, and many others will reduce with community service/driving school. Talk to an experienced traffic lawyer in the location where the offense was. Once... View More
A Va state trooper pulled him over for a broken tail light, then found out he was not old enought to even have a learners permit. He wrote him 4 tickets...driving without license, broken tail light, loud exhaust and no seatbelt.
How will this effect him getting his learners permit? Since... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2019
His case will be in the juvenile and domestic relations court in the jurisdiction where he committed the offenses. The main one to be concerned with is the driving without a license because that's a misdemeanor. Many judges would continue the case to let him get his permit and consider... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2018
You will probably be put on probation and have to complete counselling and stay out of trouble.
Or Does the child have to ask for their parent or lawyer
He has wanted me to live with him for a while, i have a better relationship with him than my mom and step-dad. Those 2 abuse//hit me when there mad at me.
answered on May 20, 2018
Hello. We would need to talk to your father I suppose. This is probably your only option right now. Hang in there.
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
Has caused the girl to get two stables in her head so they are giving her a felony which is dropped down to misdemeanor only if she is good in school out of school no more fights til the next court date and also has to participate in programs then they will dropped the felony to me this punishment... View More
She wants to move in with a friend.
answered on Feb 27, 2018
She can move at age 18 because she is an adult.
It would also terminate the obligation of child support. Even though she is still in high school, she would not be residing with the parent who would be receiving child support.
This person is a first time offender. Never had any charges at all, and was VERY cooperative with the police. He even turned himself in.
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Getting bond would be difficult, but it really depends on what the charges are.
It's my husband's first offense, he has trespassing, conspiracy to commit breaking and entering contributing to the delinquency of a minor because a minor was with him grand larceny petty larceny propety damage
answered on Feb 15, 2018
15 felonies? Reason not to get bond is that he may not show up for court or he’s a threat to the community. Hire a local experienced criminal defense attorney to increase the chances of him getting bond.
my son's biological father isn't listed on BC and hasn't been involved with me since before my son was born
answered on Jan 20, 2018
Adoption. The most preferred method would be an agreed step parent adoption. Biological father is entitled ot notice, and if biological father does not agree, you will need to have a child and prove that termination is in the child's best interest. These are hard cases, and mere abandonment... View More
I already filed a petition for visitation and the guardian ad litem did my home review this will be separate from The Trial correct
answered on Jan 1, 2018
It may or may not be a trial. There are any other number of things it could be including a "GAL review." Without reviewing your court documents, a lawyer cannot answer your question. My advice is to contact a lawyer immediately and schedule a review of your documentations to better... View More
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