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How can they punish me if it was my first offense?
answered on Jul 1, 2017
You should not be discussing this on a public forum. They can use evidence against you for all crimes against the store. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More 
My parents withheld my son after babysitting him, I wanted to handle things in a civil manner so I tried to talk to them about picking up my son daily. They called CPS making false accusations regarding substance abuse at which time CPS did not contact us and went to my parents to see my son. My... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2017
You can file for custody and bring evidence to support your case. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
She refuses to stay at home, has some mental health issues, and is violent. She was arrested for damaging our home and has a court case next week.
answered on Jun 27, 2017
Are you seeking to terminate your parental rights? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2017
I'm not sure I understand this question. What do you mean "is there anything stopping her?" Do you mean legally? Financially? At 18 she is an adult. She is free to make her own decisions about where to live and free to make her own mistakes.
answered on Jun 25, 2017
Sexual interactions with a minor are a crime in CA, as a minor's consent is invalid. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
My child and another were left behind during an evening hike supervised by the camp counselors. They did not correctly follow company procedures; they did not take a head count of the children.
answered on Jun 24, 2017
They should have reported the children as missing. However if they never knew they were missing I don't know that they are required to report an incident where the children are found. However the public health department licenses summer camps and you would want to check with them. Note:... View More
I am 17 years old and have been undergoing mental/emotional abuse from my dad ever since I found out he is not my biological father when I was 15. There has also been small physically abusive moments. I want to move out as soon as possible without having to go through the emancipation process. I... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2017
You can file for emancipation. You can report abuse to the police and to CPS. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
22 year old got pregnant from a minor 17 year old; parents multiple times forbade her from coming close to minor. Secretly they were together and she is pregnant. Can she go to jail?
answered on Jun 21, 2017
Sex with a minor is a crime. The 17 year old's family can file for custody. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
I lived in vegas for 2 years and part of those 2 years I've lived with a friend for 6 months because my dad was in the hospital now I live in california with my mom who is mentally and physically abusive and I want to leave and go back with that friend everything I looked up said nothing will... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2017
You can report any crimes and abuse/ neglect to CPS and the police. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2017
An 18 year-old is an adult, and legally you can move out. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2017
If you are a teacher, you have certain responsibilities. If you are unaware or unsure what to do, maybe talk to someone who is more familiar. The principle at the school has usually dealt with situations like this more than an inexperienced teacher, and might be a good resource, although the... View More
Scared to say anything. A Report was filed with police and went interviews questionings even recording Of phone call to see if 14 yr old would admit guilt. He did confess to molesting 9 yr old on 2or 3 occasions DA received case and all info and even interviewed 14 yr old but did NOTHING!!! even... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2017
She can sue the cousin and potentially his parents for failure to supervise if they knew of his dangerous sexual proclivities.
answered on May 22, 2017
She should call the police and CPS to report these crimes. She will be placed in a foster home during the investigation and criminal prosecution, if any. Running away also stops the molestation, but it does nothing to bring a child molester to justice. Running away also raises the possibility... View More
I lost custody of 4 boys in 2005. Dad and I were arguing and i said i'd kill him if he didnt return the kids. He actually called 911 got restraining order saying he was in fear and boys needed protection. I didnt show up for court hearing because he called night before saying our kids were... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
You can file for custody in court. A power of attorney does not grant custody rights. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
do they have to give me a 30 day notice since I do not pay rent and I'm a full time student in college?
answered on May 22, 2017
You might indeed be evicted from the home via court proceedings. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
The 17 and 18 year old had a two year relationship before getting pregnant. The 17 year old girl is turning 18 in June of 2017 and the 18 year old just turned 18 in February of 2017. However the pregnancy happened after the 18 year olds birthday. The pregnancy has been verified by doctors without... View More
answered on May 17, 2017
Sex with a minor is a crime, but parental consent can be used as a mitigating factor or possible defense based on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
I am 16, turning 17 in August (before the start of my next school year).
answered on May 13, 2017
You may need to file for emancipation, otherwise your parents may face neglect charges. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
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answered on May 13, 2017
Sex with a minor is a crime. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice... View More
My adversely and negligently/incompetently resulting in the loss of my trial for the right to reunification for a crime i did not commit. my lawyer did not meet with me 1 time in the course of my 6 + month trial process. I had no defense no council and no witnesses present at my trial. i found a... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2017
You may want to use resources at your local law library to help you, or you can contact a legal malpractice lawyer for help. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
answered on Apr 27, 2017
Assault and battery is a crime. See: http://www.aeesq.com/criminal-defense-lawyer/criminal-defense-law/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
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