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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: How is my 13 year old expected to pay a citation ?

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

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
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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1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law and Juvenile Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is it illegal to send pictures of penis while underage to someone also underage and they saved them w/out my permission?

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?

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on
Q: I’m a16 year old mother, I have a job and another safe place to go at the moment I’m living with my dad

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

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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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: So basically vandalism accured egging and im only 17 but they may press chargers should i be worried?
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: My 17 year old daughter has moved out and I want to give legal consent to the grandfather for where she is staying.

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

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jul 3, 2020

You might want to get the probation officer to sign something.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Arkansas on
Q: who is a good attorney who will fight a CPS/ DHS case in AR

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

John Butler
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John Butler
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: I’m 18 Can I move out Of my parents house while on truency as long as I show up for my court date?

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

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Jul 1, 2020

Talk to a teacher or school counselor about your situation. They can advise you of what can happen.

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: 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

F. Paul Maloof
F. Paul Maloof
answered on Jun 29, 2020

I regret that I do not handle family law or juvenile law cases. Sorry.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Minnesota on
Q: Will I go to Jail for using my Parent’s credit card without permission?

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

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Minnesota on
Q: I was wondering if I can become an attorney even though I had a felony when I was 16

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

Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Virginia on
Q: Can ex get an order in state of VA prohibiting fiancé to move in?

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.

James D. Williams
James D. Williams
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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: Should parent of minor communicate with the State's Attorney, before court, about a ticket her child received?

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

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Jun 25, 2020

Ansolutely not. Discuss the case with some criminal defense lawyers and hire one.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: I'm 17 but turning 18 this December my boyfriend is 18 and my mother wants to put a restraining order on him. I wanted

To know if she can do that. Or if I can remove the order when I turn 18

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
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.

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Juvenile Law and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: Can a parent legally restrict an 18 year old that still lives under their roof from leaving the house.

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

Afsana Chowdhury
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Afsana Chowdhury
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: I'm 17 and have an eating disorder. Can I legally refuse treatment? If not, can I refuse when I turn 18?

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?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Could someone please let me know if in Texas a pregnant 16 yr old and 18 yr old can get married with parental concent?

They live with the 16yr old's parents.

Rick  Davis
Rick Davis
answered on Jun 22, 2020

Yes, they can.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for Virginia on
Q: I was convicted of a felony as a juvenile in Virginia when I was 16 years old. I am now 29, Can I buy a firearm?

Does an underage felony conviction prevent firearm ownership for the rest of my life?

Shemeka C Hankins
Shemeka C Hankins
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

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: If you are severed court papers but it has the wrong name do they have to drop it ?

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

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Is it legal in the state of georgia for a 17 year old and a 24 year old to have a friendship?
Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
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

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: Can i leave my home when i turn 18 even if im still in school?

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

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
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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