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My 13 year old son was issued a citation for harrassment after hitting his mother in the arm with an outside trashcan, as self defense, after she repeatedly smacked him in the face up to 6-7 times, how is he expected to come up with $300, and can I fight it
answered on Jul 5, 2020
First question, with cash, preferably obtained from his mother. Second question, no, but HE can fight it, and if you are a parent with custody , you have to be there to do so.
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The receiver saved the pictures without consent and then sent them to other people without my consent. Is the sender more at fault or the receiver?
answered on Jul 5, 2020
No one needs your permission to save the photos you send to them, what would make you think that they do? No one needs your permission to remember what you say to them, or to repeat it to someone else. What you put out on the internet or over texting on the phone is the same thing, and IT LASTS... View More
It’s not a good situation we don’t get a long and he doesn’t want to help me get to work so I can start supporting my family and getting my life together the place I can go to will help me can I just take my kid and go what are my rights
answered on Jul 4, 2020
You are a child and won't be able to freely decide (or at least as freely as any one in society can) the course of your life until you are 18 or emancipated. So assuming you want to limit your current options to your legal options (which is what someone with a family of their own ought to... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2020
Yes, anytime someone is pressing charges against you, you should be worried. It sounds like a juvenile court case, but you should hire local counsel to represent you.
She is on probation and has been leaving the home to go to the home of where this grandfather is the adult. Her probation officer said it was fine for her to move in there. We have already called a family lawyer to find out we can’t file for emancipation, because she is three months from her 18th... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2020
You might want to get the probation officer to sign something.
I need an attorney who will fight for me against DHS I have the worst case workers possible. I have a good case and I have several recordings and proof is there anyone who will take dhs on? I have an ajudication heraring coming up. AT the probable cause hearing they gave me my children back but the... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2020
I would be happy to set you up a free consultation with our attorney who specializes in DHS cases. Feel free to reach out through my profile or give us a call.
I’m a Findlay High School Student,and I have some questions about the diversion program. I just recently turned 18 years of age and was wondering what’s the law’s on me leaving home while still under this program and in school? I’m planning on moving across the United state’s too finish... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2020
Talk to a teacher or school counselor about your situation. They can advise you of what can happen.
Also are there any laws that prevent a toxic, controlling parent from controlling an 18 year old’s life
answered on Jun 29, 2020
I regret that I do not handle family law or juvenile law cases. Sorry.
I’m 16 and recently my parent’s bank account had a credit card fraud by a different person somewhere off state but they also discovered that I’ve made a couple microtransactions without their permission but after the call towards the bank I promised to pay them back. However the bank said... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2020
Try to focus your attention on time and the possible. Events in the past cannot be changed. But you can control your behavior in the present and the future. So don't overthink past mistakes that are too late to change. Instead, learn from past mistakes, and resolve to make better choices... View More
I was granted a stay of adjudication and completed probation I also fully paid my restitution I am currently 18 now an want to know if it would affect me now
answered on Jun 29, 2020
Take a look at the web page for the "Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners » Character and Fitness Requirements." My guess is that it will be possible, though perhaps some extra attention may be necessary when applying. You could also give them a call to discuss your situation.
We have been separated for 8 months joint custody of 2 kids. Agreement says we will not interfere in the others life and live as though we were never married. Can he obtain such an agreement and can I fight it? Fiancé is a great man and loves my kids.
answered on Jun 29, 2020
The agreement appears to just say that you and the ex are living as you two, specifically, are not married to one another. It's not requiring that you live unmarried, most likely, and if it is, then it's probably invalid.
If there is a custody order from the court where the... View More
The officer received a phone report of a white truck driving fast on a rural road. The officer pulled the minor over as he was leaving a bank drive thru (driving 10 mph). The minor was scared because he had a small amount of state dispensary marijuana in his truck. He immediately handed it to the... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2020
Ansolutely not. Discuss the case with some criminal defense lawyers and hire one.
To know if she can do that. Or if I can remove the order when I turn 18
answered on Jun 25, 2020
Yes, parents can take actions to restrict others from having contact with their children. Whether an order can be lifted when you are a 18, depends on what the order says.
Are their any laws that prevent a parent of an 18 year old from going to see their lover or friends
Also are there any laws that prevent a toxic, controlling parent from controlling an 18 year old’s life
answered on Jun 24, 2020
Once they’re 18, they’re an adult and get to make their own decisions. You cannot force an adult to stay in your home if they don’t want to. But you can make an adult leave your home as long as you follow the law in doing so.
My parents have threatened to get a guardianship if I relapse again. Can I refuse treatment at 17 if I'm in a guardianship? What if I'm 18 and in a guardianship?
answered on Jun 24, 2020
Parents make decisions for a minor, including medical treatments. They decisions can be enforced by a court. At age 18, if the court appoints a guardian, then the guardian makes those decisions, and the court can enforce them. If you overcome the disorder through successful treatment programs to... View More
They live with the 16yr old's parents.
Does an underage felony conviction prevent firearm ownership for the rest of my life?
answered on Jun 22, 2020
At this point, now that you are 29, you should be able to purchase a firearm as long as you weren't convicted of certain violent offenses. You can actually follow up with the State Police to ask them about the firearms form because they run all background checks for firearm purchases. here... View More
My son is being charged as a delinquent minor, he was at my sisters house drinking, the law was called because my sister and her husband was fighting, my son wasn’t violent at all or unruly other than drinking! When we got the court papers they filed charges under the arresting officers name and... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2020
You’re almost certainly looking at a complaint signed by the officer. You should get a lawyer for your kid.
answered on Jun 16, 2020
How do your parents feel about it, considering you are a minor? There is more information that would be needed for us to provide guidance on this question. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
Im 17 and i will still be in school with a few months left when i turn 18 before i graduate. However i don't wish to continue living under the oppression environment in my home and running away didn't work even though i was 17 with 6 months left before being the age of majority and i was... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2020
Although I strongly advise you not to do it, Florida law will not prevent you from leaving home AFTER you turn 18 years old. Warning: that does not mean 17 years, 11 months; it means 18. (Being in school has nothing to do with it.)
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