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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Juvenile Law and Libel & Slander for Arizona on
Q: I want to press charges for perjury but the person I would go to the Attorney General is the defendant's lawyer already

Perjury is a criminal offense. To press charges you would make a police report and go to the Attorney General. However, in the case where the person committed the perjury the lawyer for that person is the Attorney General. So me going to the Attorney General would be a conflict of interest so how... View More

Mike Branum
Mike Branum
answered on Aug 17, 2020

If I understand you correctly, you are accusing someone in the attorney general's office of perjury or possibly accusing a state employee in their official capacity of perjury. Either way, it is almost certain that the person you are wishing to have charges pressed against for perjury would be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: I want to get emancipated. I live in Ohio i am 16 but I have questions to see if I have a chance.
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Aug 17, 2020

A minor cannot be emancipated in Ohio. It is normal for there to be friction between teens and their parents. Talk to your parents, other family members, a teacher, or other trusted adult if there are problems. Here is a link to more information about emancipation in Ohio:... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: I have a case in juvenile court where my uncle was the juvenile judge for 20 years is this a conflict of interest
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 17, 2020

Presumably there would be a conflict of interest if your uncle is the judge presiding over your present case. However, more information is needed before a determination can be made about him or any of the other judges. It is always best to consult with an attorney who can assess the specifics of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Can you be arrested for leaving home to move with a friend at 17 without your parents permission??

I turn 18 February of 2021 and I have family issues and I wanted to move with my fathers God Daughter in Atlanta my mom didnt have a problem at first until I bring it up again than she said she would call the police on me if I was to leave

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 15, 2020

Yes, you can be charged as a runaway or ungovernable because you are under the age of 18. You need your parent’s permission.

We wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, LLC. 770-240-0922.

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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: I’m about to be 18 on August 18th and I want to move out with my fiancé . Dad doesn’t want to let me. Can I do this
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Aug 15, 2020

Yes, 18 is the age of majority. You will be an adult then.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: can i runaway at 16 in illinois? if not what other ways can i leave my house without consent??

I am not in immediate physical danger but my home is mentally unhealthy and unstable.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Aug 15, 2020

No dice. Unless you have enough on your parents to make a police report and take the risk of going into foster care, you are stuck with your parents. Sometimes parents will agree to let a child stay with an aunt or grandparents, etc. If you run away, anyone who hides you is committing a felony.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: My 10 month old in foster care in ohio My neice has only seen her 1 time for 2 hours she can take her cross stateline?

Under kinship law she can take her overnite?

Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
answered on Aug 13, 2020

We would need to know more about this case to provide you with information. Considering she is in foster care, is your niece legally allowed to take her anywhere, not just out of state? You should check with the foster care social worker on the logistics of this. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: Can i take a 14 year old to court for hurting me?

I babysit for my friends mom, the 14 year old threw a tennis ball at my face and busted my lip while making area of impact and lower left face numb. Can i take him to court, i have a witness to this as well.

Taylor P Waters
Taylor P Waters
answered on Aug 13, 2020

Parents are usually responsible for the actions of minor children, so you'd likely want to sue the parents as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: How do i get information on my juvenile record that was sealed?

I was 14 when I got arrested. I'm not sure if I was a first offender or not. I can't remember what all the charges were on my record.

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 12, 2020

You should contact the juvenile court where your case was handled. They will be the best source for the information you seek.

We wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Contracts, Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My 17 yr old daughter lost control of her car while passing in a passing zone. She totaled her car and no other vehicles

The highway patrol officer got her insurance verifications and license info she received a ticket for passing in the left lane without sufficient space or visibility. She never signed anything or gave permission for her signature electronically nor did I and as a juvenile shouldn't one of us... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 12, 2020

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. I hope your daughter is okay. As a general matter, drivers under 18 can receive tickets, and a ticket not being signed by recipient doesn't generally serve to diminish its legal effect. If you haven't... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Tennessee on
Q: There is someone that hates because she can’t control me. She accused of being a pedafile. There has never been anything

Anything happen. The only I have ever done is give the child some gift or something for her birthday. Everything done in eye view. Never anything alone. She has spread rumors and accusations.

Paul E. Tennison
Paul E. Tennison
answered on Aug 12, 2020

I recommend you immediately consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. You may also want to consider consulting with an experienced defamation attorney, if there is no basis in fact for any of the allegations against you. Sexual crimes involving children have strict punishments and can... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: My mom is possibly unable to be in the room during my court date, but if she is in the same building is that okay?

My mom apparently coincidentally has a court date the same as mine. She has hers first. Hers is more serious than mine where mine is just a ticket so she needs to be there. If I came to the room by myself, but show proof she was there before or after so my mom can attend hers would that still apply... View More

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answered on Aug 11, 2020

Just explain the problem. You won't be the only one in court that day. They can set yours to the end of the list or figure out something.

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2 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: How could i keep my mother from filing a restraining order against my boyfriend on my behalf?

My boyfriend is 19, and is out of jail on bond at this time. My mom hasn't liked my boyfriend for a while now, and about a month ago i tried to overdose and that didn't help the case because she blames him for it. After this incident she told him to stay away from me, but i refuse to stop... View More

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answered on Aug 10, 2020

You can't stop her. You are a minor and your boyfriend is committing a crime by dating you. You should remain in your home and listen to her advice. Talk to a counselor about your issues, but dating a 19 year old who has been to jail and is willing to date a child is not the best route for you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: At what age can a child decide on their own which parent they want to live with?
Chad Zubi
Chad Zubi
answered on Aug 10, 2020

They can decide on their own when they are 18, but a court is required to take a child's opinion into consideration if they are aged 12 or up, if they are under 12 then the court may or may not take their opinion into consideration. The child's opinion is not controlling and the court... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Alabama on
Q: Can an 18 year old legally move out even if her legal guardian says that she can't?

Several years ago, her father tricked her mother into signing over full custody. She is now 18 and has reached out to the mother and I and is wanting to move out of her father's house and move in with us. We are willing to take her in but her father keeps telling her that she cannot move out... View More

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Aug 9, 2020

If she’s 18 she can live where she wants to. They can’t charge her and no court is going to make her go home if she doesn’t want to.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: I have a court date 9/02 where I am unable to bring a parent can I go by myself.

I am currently 17 right now and turn 18 around 20 days after the court date. This is for a ticket where I drove past curfew and I got a similar ticket in the past for driving on a permit. That one was dismissed, but a parent was also there with me. I live in Illinois.

Brandon K. Davis
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answered on Aug 9, 2020

Because you were under the age of 18 at the time of the ticket, you are required to have a parent or legal guardian present. If you are unable, provide an explanation to the Judge, who will likely give you a continuance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Alabama on
Q: I cant get my 16 year old to mind me he has a girlfriend that is 14 and he sneaks to her house while her dad isnt home.

We live in Alabama what can i do

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Aug 9, 2020

Jesus! Call juvenile and have him arrested for ungovernable!!! He’s fixing to get into real trouble if that girl gets pregnant. Call her father and tell him what his daughter is let happening. Do anything to keep from your son being charged with rape 2nd and having to register as a sex offender... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What to do if you are in an abusive home, but only have pictures of the aftermath?

I live in an abusive home. My guardian physically abuses my little brother, and mentally/emotionally abuses me. I only have pictures of what shes done to my little brother, who has ODD and autism. I have witnesses of what shes done to me, but that's it. I'm seventeen, my little brother is... View More

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
answered on Aug 8, 2020

Your circumstances are unfortunate. Child abuse is a serious and emergency situation. The best and most immediate response is to contact local authorities/police or contact Child Protective Services (CPS). I understand your empathy towards your guardian, however intervention is needed before this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Louisiana on
Q: In the state of Louisiana is illegally supplying a felon with a firearm a felony
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Aug 5, 2020

your question seems to answer your own question

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