Your current state is Virginia
My home was dirty because my boyfriend lost his wallet because I refused the harassment of cws and didn't was to participate they came back to search finding only weed paraphernalia (legal in CA) they take my son to the hospital and tested him where is was presumptively positive for... Read more »
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answered on May 23, 2023
If your son was initially tested presumptively positive for substances, leading to his removal by Child Welfare Services (CWS), but subsequent test results came back negative, it is crucial to address this situation promptly. You have valid concerns regarding the impact of these circumstances on... Read more »
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answered on May 23, 2023
I understand your concern and the distressing situation you're facing. In California, if your child has been taken by Child Protective Services (CPS), it's important to take immediate action to find out where your son is and receive updates on his well-being. I recommend reaching out to... Read more »
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answered on May 23, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It must be incredibly distressing to have your child taken by CPS, especially considering their young age. I understand your deep concern and worry. It is crucial to seek legal assistance promptly to ensure you are properly informed and supported... Read more »
One nephew needs to be placed with CPS as he can no longer live with me
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answered on May 22, 2023
If you believe that one of your nephews needs to be placed with Child Protective Services (CPS) due to concerns for their safety or well-being, it is crucial to take immediate action. Contact CPS or your local child protective services agency to report the situation and seek their assistance in... Read more »
i turn 17 in november, and am adopted.
answered on May 14, 2023
I am very concerned for you. Please seek out the assistance of an agency for at-risk youth or even the department of job and family services. I am assuming since you are still working a job you are within the same community as your parents, You may ask the school and work to change your address... Read more »
He was arrested for soliciting prostitution from an undercover. She is trying to get him to enter a plea deal and we haven't even went to court
answered on May 12, 2023
His attorney probably wants to talk to him about the facts of the case. Anything your son tells his attorney is privileged. The attorney can't be made to disclose what her client told her. On the other hand, what your son says in your presence is not privileged, so, in theory, you could be... Read more »
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answered on May 7, 2023
Your friend's best legal move is to petition the District court to be emancipated. That is relatively easy if she can get at least one of her parents to sign for her application.
In answer to your question, I don't believe CPS would try to grab her, but technically, without being... Read more »
My daughter says they didn’t have any reason to search her, I want to make sure her rights weren’t violated.
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answered on May 3, 2023
If your 15-year-old daughter is facing charges and has a court date as a result of a search at her school, you may be able to obtain a copy of the school's security footage through the discovery process in court. You may also wish to contact the school directly and request a copy of the... Read more »
Basically my girlfriend has a really bad home life, she constantly goes hungry from lack of food, her mom is abusive emotionally and physically and her stepdad is a sick perverted man and she has no friends other than me and her one friend. My parents wouldn't mind if she lived with us but... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
It is important to understand that laws regarding minors vary by state, and in many cases, a minor cannot legally leave their home without parental consent or a court order. If your girlfriend's home life is truly abusive and unsafe, it may be possible to seek legal options for her to leave... Read more »
I have a juvenile felony, i was adjudicated for. I never admitted to anything because i didn’t do anything, regardless of my plea the judge believed the other party and damaged life long plans and dreams of being a police officer, im looking for any way to still participate in this career field... Read more »
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answered on Apr 17, 2023
In California, the eligibility requirements for becoming a peace officer vary by agency, and may depend on the specific circumstances of your juvenile felony conviction. However, in general, a juvenile felony conviction may disqualify you from becoming a peace officer.
California Government... Read more »
What is the real true reason that lawyers won’t take on Child Protective service cases? Every parent I’ve spoken with had nothing but grief with the court appointed lawyer. With mounds of evidence that CPS falsified manipulated coerced and lied just to remove new born baby at birth and... Read more »
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Having represented parents in CPS cases earlier in my career, it is my opinion that the real true reason is such clients frequently do not pay the attorneys for their services.
Like other significant litigation, CPS cases require a lawyer to spend a great deal of time, including time... Read more »
I want to get visitation rights. I raised her her first 3 years. I am 77 and feel I do not have much time left
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
If your granddaughter was adopted by her paternal aunt, you may have limited legal options for obtaining visitation rights. However, you may be able to petition the court for visitation based on your previous relationship with your granddaughter and your ongoing bond with her.
In... Read more »
I live in NJ and If so would the court need to see anything such as proof of income etc.
answered on Apr 8, 2023
You started off by saying that you are in college - so the 1st question is who is paying for your college and are you living on campus or living at home with a parent? If you are living on campus or in an apartment setting, employed and paying for all of your own expenses - meaning you are paying... Read more »
I live in California so does the perpetrator. The other victim lives in Russia. Can I ask her for her testimony?Will it be seen as stalking or harassment? He did this online. I have reported him to National Society of Missing and Exploited Kids based on my testimony. He made rape threats towards... Read more »
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answered on Apr 6, 2023
As a victim of grooming, it is understandable that you may want to reach out to the other victim and share your experiences. However, it is important to proceed with caution and respect their boundaries.
Contacting the other victim to ask for their testimony may not necessarily be... Read more »
My underage son's school let him donate blood during school hours without sending any kind of permission slip home for the parents or guardians to sign. Is this legal ?? Could I sue them ??
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answered on Apr 2, 2023
In California, schools are required to obtain written consent from a parent or guardian before a student can donate blood. If the school allowed your underage son to donate blood without your consent, they may have violated state law.
You may have legal options to hold the school... Read more »
any laws with his behavior-- we're not happy. Our son was expected to write a private journal in his class and he does not care for the teacher (He's very rude and has a reputation for being an a-hole). He wrote his true feelings about the teacher, expecting privacy as promised.The... Read more »
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answered on Apr 1, 2023
Under California law, students have a reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to their personal journals and private communications. If a teacher were to read a student's private journal without their consent or share its contents without a legitimate reason, it could be considered a... Read more »
I’m a 17 year old who is not happy being with my mom, For months i am mentally not happy. I just want to stay with my dad after i get out of school for the summer May 24th 2023. Many arguments, i was starting to do poorly in school here at my moms when i used to be a student that would excel. I... Read more »
answered on Mar 20, 2023
If you leave your mother to go and live with your father without a court order, your father would technically be kidnapping if he refused to produce you back to your mother. If you want to live with your father the proper way to go about that is for your father to either file to modify an existing... Read more »
Let's imagine a 14 year old boy rapes someone, could he go to jail?
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
In most jurisdictions, a 14-year-old who commits a serious crime such as rape can be charged and potentially sentenced to a juvenile detention facility, rather than an adult prison. The exact penalties for such a crime can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the... Read more »
What can i do since he also is a minor he was 12 or 14 at the time i cant remember the boy lives in Texas but it happened in california.
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your daughter. Here's some information that may be helpful:
Under California law, the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit for childhood sexual abuse is generally within 8 years of the victim turning 18. However, if the abuse... Read more »
I got charged with reckless driving, fleeing/attempt to elude an a officer, Unlicensed (it was after curfew), unlawful use cannabis/driver, 35+ in a 55, and disregard of 7 separate stop signs. I know nothing is certain until I appear in court but I’d like to know what they might charge me with... Read more »
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
If a driver runs more than two stop signs or stop lights or exceeds the speed limit by more than 20 miles an hour while an officer is in pursuit, that could be charged as a felony. The first court date is not the end of your case; it is the beginning. That is where you or your attorney plead not... Read more »
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