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The picture is of a person I follow on Snapchat. The picture is of the person’s side profile with her bottom arched out and the caption “am I thick?”. I replied with a thumbs up. After realizing this, I looked up her age, went back to Snapchat, attempted to delete message before it was seen,... View More 
My grandson was injured while visiting family on his father side and being left in the care of his other grandmother while my daughter napped in the same house confident in the fact that she did not create this injury my daughter voluntarily took a lie detector test which she failed because she... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2020
more info needed and more clearly explained
however, i don't deal with CPS which is normally more family law-oriented.
My friend is 17 and I am 22. She is unhappy living with her mom and they always argue. She wants to move in with me but she doesn’t think her mom will let her. If she just moves she thinks her mom will call the cops on her for running away. What can they do? Will I get in trouble if she lives... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
You should be very careful when dealing with a minor. The courts have resources to deal with counseling issues and other avenues to repair child parent relationships. You could call your local Child Welfare Services office and arrange a meeting by the minor and a social worker. Have the minor... View More
I never noticed money was being taken from my account. It sums up to more than $2,500. I have all many receipts with her name on it to things she purchased. I live in california and want them put in a juvenile detention center. How do i do this?
answered on Dec 22, 2019
You don't "press charges" you make a police report. They take it to the District Attorney who reviews the reports and decides what charges to file. Depending upon his prior record, if any, he will either get Home on Probation or Diversion. If this is not his first time, he may be... View More
Removed r girls from him. Cps never contact me & took r girls to Foster care. Now they don't at all want me to get r girls & now rgirls they gave to him. My question is. What would happen if I just went & took my girls from him. Can I get in trouble.
answered on Dec 14, 2019
more info needed.
is there a court order that you would violate?
and in video you can clearly see they get in verbal but nothing else only security pepper spray my son is this even legal
answered on Nov 18, 2019
more info needed.
does the video show everything from beginning to end?
there is a difference between criminal law violations and violations of school rules and ordinances.
what is he on probation for?
if you are on violation for something that warns you of jail if x... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2019
It’s against the law in California to possess, produce or distribute “obscene matter” depicting children younger than 18. This would be a violation of PC 311, the state’s child pornography law. In cases where both parties are under 18, state courts have been known to show some leniency.... View More
I’m just curious, so I can know more about “dating” you know?
answered on Nov 12, 2019
If sex is involved then both of you could end up in juvenile hall! Absent any sexual activity, there is no law against dating. However, it has been my experience that it is very hard to stop after things get heated.....
Parents of his friends buy his hygiene n supply still receive cash for him but he is hopeless this can't be right
answered on Oct 16, 2019
His status as an adopted child is irrelevant to any part of your question. The impediment to his legal right to sue is his age. He will need a guardian ad litem to sue on his behalf. That being said, it is completely unclear what it is you think would be the basis for a lawsuit.
Do I need to do conservitership, at what time and for what reason since we are her natural parents?
answered on Sep 18, 2019
You do not need a conservatorship until the child turns 18. The conservatorship then will allow you to still continue to make all of their decisions for them as you care for them. The process takes 3 or 4 months so start early. Many places can provide you with help at that time; here in San... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2019
You should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to schedule a case review, most do not charge for the first meeting with you and then you can consider your options.
My son was cited intent to sell 3 thc cartridges. DA office rejected the case. I contacted the detective to get my sons phone back, and he informed me that my sons case is being referred to probation and he isn't able to give me back the phone. The only paperwork I received was from the DA... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2019
If they are minors, it is most likely a referral for informal handling through juvenile probation.
My friend is 17 and a runaway from a foster Home. They are a little under a month away from being 17 and he was subpoenaed to his uncle court date for sexual acts done to him which is why he was in foster home.. What will happen because he is a runaway and did not go to the court date?? Will he go... View More
answered on May 15, 2019
much more info needed
he needs to have a consult with a lawyer in his area.
many lawyers will offer a free consult.
i would recommend he writes down a complete summary before seeing the lawyer
Is it at 21 or 18?
answered on Apr 24, 2019
21. However, keep in mind that it is still illegal under federal law.
I was sentenced in 2007,when I was 19 (a youth) I received 7years for attempted murder and 25yrs to life for the gun enhancement. I have to go back for a Franklin remand can I bring up the sb 620 as well??
answered on Feb 22, 2019
much more info needed.
you should pose this question to your lawyer who has your entire record and all pertinent papers in front of him/her.
if you don't have a lawyer see if the public defender would talk to you and review your factual scenario.
that represented me in juvenile court. He suggested and is confident we can successfully unseal my record, file a motion to reduce all felonies to misdemeanors, file a secondary motion to have the case dismissed by a judge, and re-seal the record. By doing so, will that make me eligible for... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
CA Penal Code 17b relates to reductions of crimes for juveniles, depending on the circumstances. See: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=17.
As for information in a background check, typically such checks uncover all arrests that... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2019
Sex with a minor in CA is a crime, as consent by a minor 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 such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
County has had child in custody for six months, case occured in different county,where no charges were filed, county had placed child in home where she endured phyiscal abuse from foster parent, happend in June 30,2018. Mother(I) have attend & completed classes for an parent advocate, I still... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2018
More info needed.
You need to ask this of lawyers who are familiar with Indian Law.
However normally when an Entity has no jurisdiction, they no longer have any interest in the matter.
I’m 16 and my roommate goes through my stuff every day yelling at me and telling me how useless I am.
answered on Dec 20, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOUR OPTION IS TO MOVE OUT.......IF YOU CHOOSE TO HIT YOUR ROOMMATE THAT IS A CRIMINAL BATTERY
My daughter was choked twice and sexually harassed by a student in her class, 1st grade. I met with the district once and nothing was resolved. I have been keeping my child home because I am so concerned with her safety at that school. The school can not tell me when that boy will be back at... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2018
You need an attorney who specializes in Title IX work. Your daughter has certain rights that can be enforced through the Title IX process.
Do a search for “Title IX attorney San Francisco” and that should be a good place to start.
I’m sorry this is happening to you daughter. Good luck.
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