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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: If an officer didn’t issue a citation, how long does he have to issue it in TN?

My son had snuff in his mouth at school. He got written up but never received a citation for tobacco court. They’re not an SRO on campus anymore.

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on May 8, 2023

Misdemeanors have a 1 year SOL from the incident to be initiated.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: What To do when CPS nor anyone else informed you of your first four court hearings.

CPS lied literally lied in court concerning the entire petition. I've never been in trouble before yet they gave temporary custody to my ex whom has been banned for 6 months once from the kids he's Ben in jail alot as to rehab yet I've never been n jail never failed a drug screen but... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 2, 2023

Hire a civil rights attorney and sue everyone involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on
Q: What does G.S. 7B 906 mean?
N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 27, 2023

This could refer to North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 7B, subpart 906. If you plan to represent yourself in a legal matter, you might consider at least consulting with an attorney who can help point you in the right direction.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: What happens when your child violates his beyond control order?

Child was ordered that he must attend school, be drug tested, complete drug program, and attend therapy, and attend parenting time with both parents. What happens if he won’t?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 7, 2023

Then he will likely go to the juvenile detention center!!

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Minnesota on
Q: Is it legal to hold a child (12) in Minnesota jail without letting parents see them at all.

My 12 year old brother has been arrested for assault for stabbing a staff member in his mental health group home with a knife. He was arrested and is now on a 36 to 72 hour hold in county jail waiting to see a judge. Is this legal? Minnesota says someone under 14 cannot commit a crime. How do you... View More

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Apr 5, 2023

Last time I checked, the minimum age in Minnesota was 10, for prosecuting criminal violations in juvenile court. But a lawyer may have been able to help with these issues. Another idea would be to talk to the medical staff or social worker in the juvenile detention facility.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: How do I request all the records for a case that happened when I was a juvenile that is now sealed also I live in texas

I'm looking at filing a law suit but need my records

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answered on Mar 22, 2023

You have the right to request a copy of your file from the Juvenile Court.

I hope this helps.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Mississippi on
Q: Yes if I take my accessory to burglary case to trial being I didn't know what was going on doi serve full ten yrs?

Yes I didn't know my teenager was burglarizing a house she told me she was looking at a cat and froze when she jumped in my car with a safe,if I had went home an called her gang friends hackedin my phone would've gotten her and I would be in same boat is there a chance for state probation?

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Mar 12, 2023

It really depends on the circumstances, especially since your teenager is still considered a youth. I would be curious as to whether this is in circuit court or youth court. Regardless, your best bet is going to always be to reach out to an experienced criminal defense lawyer to review the facts of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Can my incarcerated husband approve of and sign with a notary my daughter's (age 14) passport application?

He would have to have it notarized at his unit and I'm not sure they will do it because he is not allowed contact with her

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 11, 2023

Yes he can sign. And notarize the passport form.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What is the law for a no contact order with a juvenile?

Dad put a no contact order on mom meaning no contact should be made between mom and child. Meaning mom can’t pick up at school child right?

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answered on Mar 6, 2023

Correct. "No contact" means just that. It generally also means no communication by phone, internet, text message, etc. and judges and the law take violations of such orders very seriously--meaning the mom should too.

Good luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Washington on
Q: My case got picked up from CPS two days ago I signed the papers to the terminate my parental rights what can I do?

My kids were taken by CPS on July 19th 2019, I was required to do services and complete them and do random UA's cuz I had a drug problem. At that time it was hard for me to even get in to services due to the coronavirus recently started. When I was able to get in to Services I stayed doing... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Mar 3, 2023

I am a criminal defense attorney. From what you are talking about you need a dependancy attorney. Good Luck

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury, Communications Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My daughters school counselor came to my work asking questions that I think were inappropriate and not school related.

The questions were rumor based, they had nothing to do with school. My daughter is 14 yrs old. Is there any legal I can or should take against this?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 1, 2023

There’s probably no legal action to be had but you might want to discuss this matter with the counselors school superiors.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Internet Law and Juvenile Law for Iowa on
Q: I'm on probation an I got my first violation for taking NyQuil my test came back positive for alcohol what will they do

What will what happen to me

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 28, 2023

The Nyquil defense rarely works. This article explains why: https://michigancriminaldefenseattorneys.org/nyquil-as-an-alcohol-test-defense/

The quantity of Nyquil taken for a cold is just too small by itself to cause an alcohol test to come back positive.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Michigan on
Q: My nephew is 17 and has been living with me for almost 3 months now. Can he live with me permanently if he wants to?

My nephew and his mom's relationship is toxic and he has done a 180 in school now that he has been living with me, my husband and his cousins. He does not want to go back and he is safe with us. He has been sleeping on the couch for now but we are in the process of turning the spare room into... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 26, 2023

Have you looked into guardianship? Practically speaking, if the mom is not raising an issue, and him being 17, he can stay as long as you'll have him.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Louisiana on
Q: 16 year old son charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile. The girl is 13. What kind of sentence is he looking at?

State of Louisiana, never been in trouble with the law.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Feb 20, 2023

More information is needed in order to give a better answer/assessment. Because it is possible that the 16 year old can be prosecuted as a juvenile or prosecuted as an adult, it is important to hire a lawyer immediately to try to steer this case to the juvenile court as well as to begin mitigation... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have a cys matter I'm currently going to court for! They have unlawfully taken my kids and refuse to return them.

What can I do? What's a proper defense? Can anyone help me?

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answered on Feb 10, 2023

Youth Services cases are the most revealing as to how the law operates against the citizen. Every conceivable protection against abuses of the judiciary are flipped around and made to abuse the parent undergoing one of these cases.

First and foremost, the asker must understand there is a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: If I need to get emergency full custody of my daughter to get her out of an abusive situation, how do I go about it?

I was divorced in one county in Ohio, I live in another county in Ohio and my daughter lives in another county in Ohio different than the divorce and myself. She is in an abusive situation with her mom and her mom's family, including sexual abuse by her stepdad. I really need help and... View More

Roger  Bouchard
Roger Bouchard
answered on Feb 3, 2023

You can file for an emergency custody order. Generally, your motion has to state the child is in imminent danger.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My 12 yr old daughter is out of control at her mothers, but no issues at my residence and school. Best course of action?

My daughter has had several violent outbursts at her mothers residence (threatening self harm and/ or harm to others) as well as physical violence to her mom and mothers family. However she has none of these issues at my residence, school, or public settings. Her mother decided 3 months ago to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 3, 2023

Motion to modify parenting schedule, tomake you the primary care decision maker for medical decisions and motion yo order mother to return child to therapy.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Juvenile Law for Mississippi on
Q: Can I be adopted without parental consent?

I am 16 living in MS. My parents are non-abusive but I can not stand living with them anymore. Is there a way I can put myself up for adoption without parental consent?

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
answered on Jan 17, 2023

No. You cannot put yourself up for adoption, and you cannot be adopted without the consent of both of your parents, unless a Court has terminated their parental rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Arizona on
Q: Is there lawyers that can help fight against dcs?

My sister has 2 children both different dads her son(3) his dad was raided and they found cocaine and weed and pills in his house and my nephew slept through the whole raid so dcs decided to drug test him and he was positive for methamphetamines cocaine and thc his levels were really high and they... View More

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Dec 29, 2022

Yes, you should look for an attorney who practices juvenile law.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: My school forced me as a (13 year old student) to give them access to my personally paid for laptop by threatening me

My school forced me as a (13 year old student) to give them access to my personally paid for laptop by threatening me with harsh consequences without consulting my guardian,Is this illegal?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 22, 2022

No. Unfortunately it is not illegal.

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