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They dont have a stove in their trailer that they live in. And they have about 7-10 cats most of which are not fixed and all the pets have fleas and my sister is not treating them. They also have three dogs. The living situation is not good at all. My niece cannot drive yet due to the fact that my... View More 
answered on Dec 29, 2018
Unfortunately no but you can make an anonymous tip to DCS if you are very worried for her.
answered on Dec 29, 2018
You can be housed in juvenile detention for this if the Judge decides it’s appropriate.
My son was beat up on our street by a school mate once they got off the bus. He didn't require Emergency Room care but came home bloody and scraped up. My son is 11 and his school mate is either 11 or 12. Can I press charges? This same child has thrown rocks at my son in the past and... View More
Child having problems in public schools, mother agreed to online schooling and would get child enrolled, almost 3 months later child still isn't enrolled and has not attended public school for the same amount of time.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
Ohio does not permit emancipation except in certain circumstances. See this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
Mom has only seen the children a few times in the last five years. The kids are 9 and 7. Currently, they live with their dad at their grandparents house. Mom has two warrants for her arrest in the state of Georgia. Also, dad was awarded sole custody in Juvenile Court. Dad wants to file for divorce... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2018
You should have an attorney review your Juvenile Court order to determine its effect on any subsequent divorce action.
She got 33 days because she rolled her eyes at the judge she was suppose to get 15 in custody and 15 on house arrest the judge got up set and said all 30 in costly can she right apologize letter and go back to court
answered on Dec 24, 2018
This decision should be made by your lawyer, and you may request that of the lawyer. Is your daughter a minor or an adult, however? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2018
Self defense may be a valid justification, but it depends on the facts. If you continued or escalated the violence beyond what was immediately and reasonably required to defend yourself from an actual attack, the justification may be invalidated. Assault on a minor is an aggravating factor in the... View More
I’m 16 and my roommate goes through my stuff every day yelling at me and telling me how useless I am.
answered on Dec 20, 2018
MORE INFO NEEDED.
YOUR OPTION IS TO MOVE OUT.......IF YOU CHOOSE TO HIT YOUR ROOMMATE THAT IS A CRIMINAL BATTERY
The past few months when I turned 18 his parents started thinking we couldn't date. So they told him we had to break up. About a month later his parents finally caved in amd said it was okay. The same day my mom told me we couldn't date. Apparently she asked my aunt if it was illegal and... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2018
You are 18. An adult. He is a minor, below the age of consent of 16. Depending on what you both do, you could be charged with a criminal act and if convicted, possibly go to jail and be required to register as a sex offender for life.
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answered on Dec 15, 2018
Please note that once a person turns 17 they are considered an adult in Texas. A mutual fight is typically not a crime. Nevertheless, if one person goes too far with the assault or takes out a deadly weapon during an assault that started without weapons it could rise to the level of a crime.
answered on Dec 14, 2018
More information as to the crime and the court you are in, but generally yes. However either way if you have a criminal charge you need a lawyer.
my mother has temporary custody of my 2 yr old since december 15, 2017. we both agree that the order should be dismissed so he can return home to me. i have to file the correct petition or my request for a hearing will be denied.
answered on Dec 14, 2018
There isn't a form. Attorney's and pro se litigants are expected to draft their own pleadings. If you don't know how to do that, you should retain counsel that does.
the minor continues to use the defendant’s mentally disabled minor sibling to contact defendant. As the parents of both the defendant and the disabled minor, would it be considered harassment or third party contact if we were to go to school and ask that there be no contact between the two... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Your fact pattern is confusing. By "served person" are you meaning the protected party? Is the protected party an adult? You need to sit down with counsel for a consultation and explain this situation in more detail.
When I was 13 I was falsely accused of hitting a swan with a 2×4 board. DNR took it to get X-rays done and nothing was wrong with it. I finally received my papers saying I had to go in front of the referee. When I went my mom repersented me in court and the referee told me if I completed my... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2018
Since you were a minor, your mother controlled your defense. It’s possible you were appointed a lawyer by the court and your mother talked to the lawyer without your knowledge. Nevertheless, the court believes the lawyer fee was part of your verdict/judgment, and that’s probably written in the... View More
Last year and I got into an argument with a guy online. He groomed me and commented on my photos. Stating how age was just a number and with a chest as big as mines it doesn't matter what my age is. Even make plans to meet me, that I backed out of. We swapped Snaps, and he blackmailed me for... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2018
You will probably be put on probation and have to complete counselling and stay out of trouble.
A 16yo wants to fight me. I’ve repeatedly told her I am not putting my hands on her bc of the law. But if for some reason I have no choice & she hits me first in a public place, how much trouble could I get in?
Thank you for your time!
answered on Dec 9, 2018
That is not good. I would suggest hiring an attorney for her immediately so it does not affect her future.
answered on Dec 6, 2018
Armed Robbery is a designated felony. So if his case stays in juvenile court then the max he can get is 5 years in a juvenile facility.
answered on Dec 2, 2018
Not unless there’s some kind of improper contact between them or the 18 yo provides her with illegal substances.
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