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I was arrested and charged with two felonies a few days ago. I am a 17 year old girl and it is my first offense. I was charged with conspiracy and possession of stolen property. The police took my Apple phone and have it as evidence but their is a passcode on it. I have two questions. The first is:... View More 
answered on Nov 23, 2016
The police will not be able to go through your cell phone without a search warrant issued by a Judge. If they obtain one everything on your phone will be accessible to them. You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.
answered on Sep 4, 2016
There's no way to answer this without knowing the specifics of what happened, your boyfriend's criminal history (if any), etc.
My great grandfather left me money in his Will. I a 16 years old. I would like to access it as soon as possible so I can begin college, however the law says I can´t touch it til 21, and my grandfather can choose how much I get and when I get it when I´m 18. My question is, however, if I get... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2016
An attorney would have to review the terms of the will; but do you mean trust? A court would probably require that the funds be held for you by a custodian or guardian until the age specified in the will or trust. It's the decedent's intent that must be determined. Is there a clause... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2016
No. It's a free country. A little odd, and that person may change their mind but no, you can't govern what someone wants their skin to say.
I am 19 years old and was recently prescribed pain medication after dental surgery. After taking 1.5 pills, my father took the bottle away from me and kept it from me, despite the considerable amount of pain I was still feeling. I finally convinced him to give it back to me, but he tossed all but... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2016
A close question. Technically he is trashing your property. However, you chose to live with him so a complaint to the police may make staying there tough.Is there a relative you can stay with perhaps?
The 14 year old doesn't have any bruises but the mom was scrapped by nails on arm. But mom did bang the girls head into the house wall multiple times. Would either of them go to jail
answered on Jul 1, 2016
The 14 year old child would be subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction. Juvenile Court has discretion about how to deal with the child. The mother is an adult. Given the level of force you describe, it is likely that the local District Attorney might bring serious charges against the mother.... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2016
You're playing with fire. I'm not sure your age but if you're over 18, you really should not be having this conversation with a minor.
There is too much tension going on at home with her not getting along with our other siblings and I believe she will do better living with me temp. (I'm 26 no crimina rec)
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answered on May 24, 2016
I recommend that your sister speak with the court or her probation officer to ensure that the move does not violate the conditions of her probation.
I'm 16, have a job, and I'm trying to graduate highschool early. I'll only be 17 when I graduate. Is there a way I can become emancipated afterwards?
answered on Feb 3, 2016
You should post this in the Ohio forum and not the California one. The emancipation rules in each state are different. Good luck.
Andy
Because she is doesn't like the person I am living with. For personal reasons. There is no court order on anything yet but I give her 1000 a month and currently we share the kids 50-50. Neither I nor the person I live with have a criminal background and present no danger for the kids. Can she... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2015
She can always try, but succeeding is an entirely different question that will depend on the facts of your individual situation. The fact you and this other person have no criminal background is helpful and makes it harder for her to get full custody. CA generally favors a kid having frequent and... View More
He got in a fight at school defending himself and broke the kids nose.
2 months not 3
He going to trial for a fight in Juvenal Hall with none weapons , he used his hands only and is being charged with great bodily injury ?
answered on Sep 5, 2015
What is YA? Hands alone can produce great bodily injury and death. He needs an attorney.
There is another person managing this trust account assigned by the court, is there something that the beneficiary can do to make changes on this account and manage it or assigned someone else as the person in charge of managing his account?
answered on Sep 3, 2015
It depends on what the court's order establishing the trust said. If the order said the trust continues until the kid turns 18 and he is 18 now, then the trust should end and the kid get whatever is in the trust. 18 is the typical age for termination of a trust, but depending on the situation,... View More
Neglected and depressed 16 year old for the past five years wants to leave home to be able to live her life with her caring best friend instead of constantly feeling the only way to get out is suicide. Is there a way for her to get out of custody of her parents without their permission. She asked... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2015
The answer to your question is yes, but the process is fairly difficult. At a minimum, the judge has to be convinced that your parents don't mind if you are emancipated, you have a way of supporting yourself once you become emancipated, you can manage your own money if emancipated, and that... View More
I'm curious as to whether I myself, a 17 year old, could take any and all (I'm guessing legal) responsibility for any actions I may do? Could I push for being tried as an adult so as to not put any relatives in jeopardy? I turn 18 years old in about eighty days.
answered on Aug 28, 2015
Read this link and do some searches on the internet: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-emancipation.htm
I found out yesterday, that my 18 year old son sent a VERY sexually explicit video of himself masturbating to one of his little sisters figure skating coaches, who is 16. She does not want to press charges, even though we've told her she should. Am I responsible for notifying the police... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2015
Woah. You need to get specifically tailored legal advice from a local criminal defense attorney about this. It is not a basic question at all.
What do i tell them ?
answered on Jan 5, 2015
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Ask if there is way to have a portion of the fine forgiven. Otherwise, see if they will allow you to provide community service in place of making monetary payments. Be sure to... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2015
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Yes. If the seven-year-old has knowledge of some facts, the Court can question the child about them. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
answered on Dec 30, 2014
Your question is not clear. Are you the 17-year-old's parent? In what sense would you be "responsible" for him?
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