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Could a minor child be question by cops without the parents permission or in their presence
answered on Dec 22, 2014
If you want me to find out what the law was over 30 years ago, I can do that, but it might be better to go to the law library yourself and find out. My guess is that law enforcement could do that then, as they can now.
answered on Dec 21, 2014
No, you need your parents' permission. What does this doc say?
answered on Dec 15, 2014
That depends upon many more facts than you have given, but one obvious thing is that they might have a baby. The chances of the 21 year old being prosecuted for sexual battery are slim.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
There is a lot of trouble brewing in this question. 15 year olds cannot consent to having sex in FL.
I'm working on a mock trial and I'm the detective but I'm having trouble locating appropriate information on the internet. In this case the 17 year old was held by me for 4 hours.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
A 16 year old can get nothing of the sort done. But it does depend upon the facts, none of which we know, and whether DCF has started a termination action or would start one, or whether there is a step father who can adopt and the biological dad will consent to it. The question is overbroad. I... View More 
answered on Dec 15, 2014
A 14 year old has a right not to be beaten or starved. This should be reported to DCF if it is true.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
I do not know how to give you the chances without knowing a lot more information. Probably very slim.
MY FATHER HAS CANCER AND CANT WORK.. I AM PAYING ALL THE BILLS AT THIS TIME..
answered on Dec 15, 2014
A warrant is issued for your arrest and you will might eventually be picked up and brought back to FL, after waiting in jail for up to 30 days while FL decides whether to come and get you or not.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
That depends upon whether you have parental permission to move out. Being pregnant does not emancipate you, nor does having a baby.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
I think so. But they are both so young and should at least wait until the 16 year old turns 18, perhaps even longer.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
They will have a baby, most likely. That is one consequence. If she got pregnant when she was 15, then there are life long consequences because a 15 year old cannot consent to sex. Basically as long as he is under 24 he will not be prosecuted for sexual battery.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
I believe you have to get parental consent, but why not wait until you are 18. Things might just be totally different then.
DCF is coming to talk to me but i wanted to know what my legalities were
After I turn 18 and I tell my mom would she still have a right to press charges concidering the relationship was in progress at the time I was 17
answered on Dec 15, 2014
The guy can be prosecuted for sexual battery because of your ages. If he is 24 or older and you are 17, charges can happen.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
Probably not. He would have to be prosecuted first. And as long as he is not 24 or older, he will not be prosecuted for sexual battery because of your ages.
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