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answered on Feb 23, 2017
Are you under probationary terms that allow such searches? Are you in jail? 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 
answered on Feb 23, 2017
Juvenile court deals with petty theft in CA, which is a misdemeanor with punishment up to 1 year in jail and/or $1000 fine. 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
His probation officer tells him he need to talk about the case in which he has never admitted to any of the allegations. Counselors and I agree that with his case in appeals he should not be talking about and if he didn't do as alleged he should not say he did. But his probation officer tells... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
I'd recommend hiring a lawyer immediately to prevent your son from being bullied into confessing to a crime that he may not have committed. 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... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
That creates a hostile classroom environment and is a violation of the teacher's duties and the students' rights. You can report this to the administration for investigation and resolution. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is... View More
Ex: going to the mall with friends. If something bad were to happen to the minor would the parents be responsible for it and face charges?
answered on Feb 21, 2017
Parents are liable for certain torts committed by minors, but simply allowing a minor to spend time with friends is not in and of itself a crime or tort. Your hypothetical facts are very vague. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
I am a senior in highschool and have stayed here as long as I have been alive. My college choices are here in California. I don't live with my mom and she doesn't financially support me. I just got a job and will be starting within the next 2 weeks. I will be 18 in 5 months. There has... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2017
Your father may be able to object to the move-away based on your school needs to finish high school as well as continued time with your dad. Alternatively, you may consider filing for emancipation. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2017
Yes, so long as no sexual conduct takes place. Here is what one attorney has written (http://www.shouselaw.com/statutory_rape.html)
Under California Penal Code 261.5 PC, a "statutory rape" takes place when any person engages in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of... View More
My 17 year old girlfriend is constantly assaulted by her mother, bruises, cuts, and when her mom slapped her again my girlfriend hit her mom in the chest. Her mom then called the cops and pressed domestic violence charges against her. She spent the night in holding and has court in 2 weeks. She was... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Her attorney may consider pleading self-defense against the allegations. I see no basis for you to appeal, though you may be asked by her or her lawyer to be a witness, if applicable. I see no legal basis for a minor to stay with you. Remember that sex with a minor is a crime in CA, and that... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Typically as a matter of practice little kids are not arrested, save for the most serious crimes. See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-delinquency.htm
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My sister in Mississippi just got her children took away by child services I wanted to know what we can do to get custody of my sister's children
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Contact a Mississippi lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client... View More
Child services took my sister's kids away and we wanted to know how we can help out or get custody of the children
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Contact a Mississippi lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client... View More
My Son, 16yrs old, walked a girl 17yrs old home from school. At her house apparently they started hugging and while they were hugging he rubbed her buttocks with his hands. Also while he was rubbing her buttocks he tried to kiss her where she then pulled away and went into her house while offering... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
This does not sound like a simple assault and battery case, as you've described it. Such a crime is typically charged as a misdemeanor, carrying a max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and/or $1000 fine. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first... View More
If not, can a minor legally be refused sale of such items?
answered on Feb 16, 2017
See: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/etools/08-010/TE_PowerTools.htm
There are various regulations re: use of power tools by minors in CA; see the above link. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
He was not read any miranda wrights no school cops were involved falsely detaing him and making allegations of smoking weed. He was never told why they were searching him or his backpack and they did not notfy me or his mom
answered on Feb 16, 2017
See: https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/searches-of-students
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answered on Feb 15, 2017
I see no problem with that, so long as no laws are broken in the process, they're safe, and they have your permission. 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
Marrying someone under the age of 18 for religious reasons
answered on Feb 13, 2017
What state? How old is the person? 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... View More
I want to travel to Mexico with my 4 month old. I am 17 and a half. Do I need to have an adult over 18 with me to travel with my baby? and do I need written consent from the father to travel outside the country with our kid?
answered on Feb 12, 2017
It depends on the court's custody orders and on any related immigration orders. 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
I only gave verbal temporary custody to My aunt for the matter of 24 hours if that and ONLY that allotted time frame. By the time I was released from the E.R. My aunt was in the parking lot with My 5 month old daughter, when I tried to hold my baby she insisted I just sit back and relax and rest... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
You can report this kidnapping to 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 appearances/ publications... View More
They where play fighting along with another boy and social services where called because the 10 year old had a big bruise on his shoulder
answered on Feb 9, 2017
It's possible, but under the circumstances seems unlikely. There may be an investigation of the parents by social services to ensure they're providing a safe home. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
He may face criminal 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, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
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