Yes he can and it a police report has already been made will likely be prosecuted in the juvenile court.

This is not a patent question. Justia needs to revise their topics to make it Patent/inventions as Patents looks a lot like Parents. You may want to drop the patent topic from this question

Good luck.

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You cannot file criminal charges against her that is the responsibility of the prosecuting attorney. However, you can call the police to make a report if that has not already happened. The police should sent the report to the prosecutor to review for battery charges. It is entirely the... View More

Be careful with an unsuccessful termination of probation, it could haunt you later in life.

The short answer is yes. However, if you are considering running away, things must be pretty bad at home. You should contact the police, CPS or another agency to seek help. Do not put yourself in a dangerous position by running away.

If you pay for her phone, Take her phone.

Call the police and/or the Department of Child Services immediately.

Yes.You would also have assault claims against your sibs.

This isn't really a personal injury question, but they may be charged. If the fight was instigated by the younger child, however, the older child has the right to self defense.

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answered on Aug 16, 2017

To arrest, only probable cause to believe a crime was committed is sufficient. This is not even 50-50, but can be less than 50% likely. So, yes.

She needs to remain silent. Get a great criminal defense lawyer.

It is unlikely that the prosecutor is basing such charges on just your hearsay statements. You never should have given irrelevant statements at the scene to begin with, but that is all water under the bridge. To protect yourself, consult a criminal defense attorney to make sure you are not facing... View More

The age of consent in Indiana is age 16, so no, he could not be arrested for intercourse with you under statutory rape laws.

You are legally entitled to the money that was left to you as a minor. Your mother as your custodian had a duty to hold that money for you until you came of age. You need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options as there may be an issue with the statute of limitations... View More

Until you are 18, unless you are emancipated, you are still under your parents' care and control.

Are you sure you want to get the authorities involved? Once you call the police, the decision on whether charges are filed is entirely with the prosecutor. You will have to give a statement, and if the case goes to trial, you will have to testify. Of course you can go against your mom's... View More

The prosecutor will look at the facts and make that decision. Only prosecutors can file charges.

First, before doing anything drastic, I recommend reaching out to social services or an organization that might help you out. Any young person is at an increased risk for all sorts of bad things, and it's wise to ask people for help.

With that said, the law that applies in Indiana is... View More

That would require an interlocutory appeal. The judge's decision would only be overturned if it was contrary to law or an abuse of discretion.

Can you? Yes.

In Indiana, battery does not require injury. A shoving can be charged as battery. If a delinquency petition is filed against your friend, he is entitled to legal counsel to assist in his defense.