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My mom is a victim of child molestation and my family defends the man who did it- he remains in the family
answered on Oct 19, 2020
The age of consent, at the time applying only when the girl is the younger party, was 10 when California introduced its Penal Code in 1850. In 1889 the age of consent was raised to 14. In 1897 the age of consent became 16. The age of consent in California has been 18 since 1913. Some media sources... View More 
Will they take away my liscence? Give me a ticket? Or make me take an additional driving class? Also would they drug test me?
answered on Oct 19, 2020
All of those penalties are up to the judge, who will likely feel that an inexperienced driver going 80 mph is totally irresponsible, and endangers the lives of others. Driving is a privilege, not a right, so when you endanger others, expect not to be driving for a while. Use the Find a Lawyer tab... View More
Can their father who has not legitimized either child take us back to court to modify the guardianship order because he misses his kids and demands we let him take them for overnight stays 4 hours away? Mind you he is a drug user and states he has been “sober” for 10 months of which we cannot... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2020
You are within your rights to deny visitation that is not court ordered. He may take you back to court to try to get an order giving him visitation. I would advise that you contact us to schedule a consult so you can be prepared if this does happen.
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My son who s 16 was given a citation from a police officer for illegal weapon on the back of the citation it says you have been charged with a municipal offence and do you do not have to appear in court and the officer marked 1 charge 100.00. When I went to pay it they said the officer is new he... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2020
General Sessions is not a Court of Record, and the Citations or Warrants can be amended or dismissed at anytime with new Charges being instituted. You might want to hire an attorney so this will be as painless as possible.
answered on Oct 13, 2020
The intricacies of International Law and Federal Law. Here is the problem, in the U.S. child pornography and its possession are prohibited under federal and state laws. If you possess it in the US you are committing a crime. A "child" is strictly defined in federal law as someone under... View More
I adopted a my ex kid and she is lying and stealing from me I asked why and she says she doesn’t know I told her I would send her to jail and she still stealing and lying I don know what to do
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Ok, this is simple. Do not call the police on a 15-yr. old child, even if she IS almost 16. Don't ever do that. I'm s criminal lawyer, and I know what I'm talking about.
Call your family doctor and get a referral to a good mental health practitioner who specializes in... View More
I’m afraid for the safety of all children in the home while parents are away every weekend and coming home drunk. One of the children being looked after is handicapped. On occasion they can leave all of them home alone without adult supervision for up to 12 hours.
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Report this behavior to Child Protective Services at the Department of Children & Family Services in Tallahassee. Google it.
Can they also engage in sexual activity
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Engaging in that activity would be a criminal offense, and the older person could be classified as a sex offender.
She has repeatedly refused to allow me treatment for depression, anxiety, and multiple trauma related disorders. Can I do anything about my situation without going to court?
My girlfriend is 17. Her mother has legal custody of her but she lives with her grandparents. Is there any way she could move in with me? I had ran away whenever I was 17 a few years ago and the cops said they could only bring me back home one time, after that it was on my own because I was a legal... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2020
No, a 17 year old is minor and cannot leave home without consent until age 18.
My 21 year old daughter has a 7 month old baby. My daughter has been battling with drug addiction on and off for about 5 yrs. Recently she dropped her baby off at her fathers house to stay for a few days. When she returned to pick her baby up her father refused to let her have her baby. He says he... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2020
If your daughter was never married to the father and he has never been adjudicated the father by the Court then no. However, he can petition the court for paternity and custody. The father can also file an ex parte emergency custody petition with his paternity action to get immediate custody if the... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2020
I don't think you have a valid claim to sue the state for sending you to prison on an adult conviction. Many people under 18 are incarcerated in prisons in Michigan as well as just about every other state.
What can I do to get her to IN with me?
answered on Oct 4, 2020
File a motion for change of custody citing the neglect and abuse in the KY case.
Can he be legally be put out and will the police come out him out?
answered on Oct 2, 2020
Your 15 year old is your responsibility until he is an adult. You may want to explore options of having him declared delinquent through the juvenile court if you are unable to control him.
At a private business in MA, a neighbor who has been harassing the employees continues to come down every weekend to take pictures of minors while they work. She says it is for going after the owner for tax reasons however, the minors have stated to her that they do not consent to being filmed. Is... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2020
There are a few issues here, so the answer rather depends. IF a neighbor can see from her property or a public street and take pictures it is probably legal. If she must trespass to take pictures then it may be a criminal trespass. It also sounds like harassment that may or may not fit the law on... View More
Can a 14 yr old kid also say no to going back to the place where the leaving conditions are bad, also can a 14 yr old kid get put in jail for running away.
answered on Sep 29, 2020
Yes you can get in trouble for running away. Call DHR and file a report and they will investigate. If there are terrible living conditions they will remove the child and put them with the neatest suitable relative or foster care if there are no suitable relatives.
& can a 15 year old choose to live with a close relative that they grew up with that basically raised them , because they feel that they are being mistreated ?
Im planning to move to Ohio to study there in a college that has already accepted me but my mom is making me stay and study here. Can i move to Ohio and study there even if im 18, in PR the law says a minor is till 21, bit in Ohio it says its 18. By moving to Ohio do the state laws imply to me too?... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2020
That is an unusual law. I recommend you talk to a Puerto Rico attorney to verify what the law says.
answered on Sep 28, 2020
You would need the permission of your parent/legal guardian. Emancipation is accomplished by turning 18 years old, getting married or enlistment in the military full time.
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