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DCS took my son from the hospital becuz he tested positive for drugs. But my girl friend tested negative. Then they brought up an old case that my ex wife and I had. And the grandmother tried to have my son placed with her but the case worker told her right from the start that she was denied all... View More 
answered on Jul 10, 2019
Is your Court appointed attorney taking steps to deal with your concerns? Are you looking to hire private counsel?
I did not see any particular question that I can answer. I can say that my advice always in these situations is to bend over backwards to satisfy DCS that you are doing... View More
Assure he stays home? We as parents are trying our best and feel like we are out of options.
answered on Jul 9, 2019
You can take his phone, car, computer and video games and explain they only come back with acceptable behavior. You can also put him in counseling.
answered on Jul 9, 2019
If your grandparents give you permission to move then you may, otherwise you will have to wait until you are eighteen.
answered on Jul 7, 2019
You should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to schedule a case review, most do not charge for the first meeting with you and then you can consider your options.
The judge signed continuance a month after the contiunance was ordered
answered on Jul 6, 2019
Judges often sign paper/electronic orders well after they are filed or stated in court. It is not uncommon and generally not going to impact the case.
The incident involved another student who was touching himself during a school show in the cafeteria. He was playing his switch video and seemed not to be aware he was touching himself since he didn't realize some students noticed. One student told the teacher but nothing came about it and... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2019
You could do nothing.
You could cooperate.
You could complain later should someone do something to a loved one when there was a non cooperative witness, that the other person was too selfish to care
The lady is on vacation. She is pressing charges when she gits back. What will happen to my son. Will they put him in jail. If so how long?
answered on Jul 4, 2019
Time to lawyer up BEFORE he gets arrested and gets a record which could ruin the rest of his life
I’m 17 and I got into a fight with an 18yr old and now she is facing 60days in jail for assaulting a minor. It was a stupid fight and we made up and are now friends and I really don’t want her to go to jail over something I kinda started. Is there anything I can do to help her?
answered on Jul 2, 2019
Yes, though it will take persistent effort on your part. Typically, there is one prosecution witness. If that witness refuses to cooperate by appearing at the trial, the prosecution may be dismissed. Prior to that, the witness can persistently communicate his or her desire that the prosecutor... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2019
You could report it to law enforcement, but they will decide whether or not to pursue the matter. However, you should be aware that you lose control of what happens when the state gets involved. Only the prosecutor can decide what punishment to seek and whether or not to drop charges. I guess I... View More
A off duty police officer set up a meeting with my niece to talk to her. she stopped her the day before. The officer was intimate with by niece boyfriend and thought my niece knew about the relationship. My niece didn't know anything. The traffic stop was full of open threats from the officer... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2019
There is no way a comprehensive answer can be provided here.
You need to retain counsel
If the child (17) does not want those charges to be placed, does the parent have to have their child (17) agree to placing the charges? Or can the parent just place them regardless if their child (17) wants them or not?
answered on Jun 29, 2019
Your parents can't PLACE charges on anyone... all they can do is report a crime and then law enforcement will decide what (if anything) to do about the situation.
So my sons mother had her 14 year old niece living with her and my sons mothers boyfriend let his bestfriend stay there as well who was over 21 years old and ended up getting the 14 year old pregnant and they all knew they were "dating" or messing around under the same roof. She ended up... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
She could if she knew it was happening, and she let is happen in her home. Additionally, her children could be removed from her care.
I’m a minor who wants to be emancipated when I graduate at 17 and 4 months old. My father and I are permanent residents. If I can completely support myself by graduation and petition the court for emancipation, will I have a chance for them to allow it? Will I be an illegal immigrant then because... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
Ohio does not provide for emancipation in most situations. Here is more information:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
When you turn 18, you are then legally an adult. Use the Find a... View More
He is texting me that "i know where he lives just saying" and "when I think I can take come try"
answered on Jun 24, 2019
The short answer is, it is possible. You would go to a juvenile court, though. Don't talk to the stepdad and let the dust settle.
answered on Jun 19, 2019
LEGALLY you aren't an adult until your 18th birthday.
PRACTICALLY a week is a pretty darn short time for you to be 'found' and returned home, and conversely a pretty darn short time to wait for you to 'make your move'.
Before you do anything however, it... View More
i was caught bc of shop lifting and lied to the cop so idk how thats gonna go in court and i dont have any priors
he told me my papers will come in the mail but people told me that when cops say that is just to scare me and he isnt gonna press charges
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answered on Jun 17, 2019
You really need to contact a lawyer as soon as possible! You are a juvenile and are facing a felony. These are two very important things that you should value deeply and want to solve the right way. There is good news with recent changes in the law and it is possible to have your case completely... View More
The cops just called for me to go pick him up
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Was your son charged? If not, nothing will happen to him. If he was charged, you should reach out to an attorney for advice and a consultation regarding the charge(es). Both underage possession of alcohol and possession of marijuana are criminal misdemeanor charges.
There was an incident where myself and a teacher got into a altercation with the door, I (speaking as the child) was pushing the door as she was pushing the door onto me and she stepped out of the way of the door and i let it be and walked away.
answered on Jun 17, 2019
Your question depends on how you were charged. Will you be in juvenile court or are they treating you as an adult? Additionally, you could face issues in both criminal court and civil issues with the school as well. The school may choose to expel you or they may give you in house suspension, out... View More
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