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Is a domestic matter. What does that mean? What about me? Is it ok for him to hit me too? If we defend ourselves then we will be arrested?
answered on Dec 1, 2018
File a petition in Family Court for an order of protection (OP). If he hits you while you have an OP they must arrest him. Have you tried therapy for him?
answered on Nov 29, 2018
16 is the age of consent, so "dating" is not illegal per se. Contributing to deliquency is an entirely different matter. That, of course, would be illegal.
answered on Nov 29, 2018
You can ask, but probably not. A curfew law might prohibit you from leaving the house at night, but it wouldn't require you to stay in bed.
answered on Nov 25, 2018
As long as you are a minor, your parent or guardian will control the decision of where you can and can not live.
I have told the police she abuses me. I was told that “I am a teenager and it’s normal”. She told me to leave, so I did. She has my phone, but I have my car. The thing is, the car is in her name but I pay for it. However, the police here with similar situations say if you let someone here... View More 
answered on Nov 19, 2018
You are under her rules and care unless or until you turn 18 or are emancipate, whichever occurs first. The car belongs to her legally although you may have some equitable claim to it.
13 year old brother, mentally and emotionally abusive household has been reported to CPS multiple times. The child is depressed and has suicidal ideation directly correlated to abuse from mother. Can he run away to his older sister in Kansas, as long as she notifies DHS within 12 hours?
answered on Nov 17, 2018
A 13 year old run away is not the best solution. Meet with an attorney to discuss a guardianship if the parents are truely unfit. Immediately report any abuse to the authorities.
He's worried about getting in trouble for sexual involvement with a minor. Could he still be charged even though she lied and he was innocent?
answered on Nov 16, 2018
It depend. Make sure she does not get pregnant. Unless her parents get mad at him, it is unlikely that anyone else will care.
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answered on Nov 12, 2018
Several possible charges: Aggravated Sexual Battery; Assault; Attempted Rape; and others.. I recommend not having any contact with her or her friends.
The 18 year old was provoking him. My boyfriend, who again is 17, received a letter in the mail saying he had to go to court. What will happen? Will he have to serve time in jail, or a detention center?
answered on Nov 5, 2018
Striking a child can be assault and/or child abuse. One affirmative defense to such charge can be self-defense, no matter the striker's age. The Court could take into consideration the actor and victim's age when deciding whether a crime occurred and whether there is an affirmative... View More
Kids. What can I do to reinstate my rights
answered on Nov 5, 2018
You can't. You had your chance and you didn't cure the dependency in order to protect your children. Terminations are final and irreversible.
answered on Nov 2, 2018
Yes, they can. The juvenile court will not lose jurisdiction over your case when you turn 18.
he is scared that because he just turned 18 that he will get in trouble. Both of our parents consent to us dating.He is concerned that because we have had sex in the past he will go to jail. Can we get in trouble if there is 2 years between our birthdays,our parents know, I’m not mentally... View More
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answered on Nov 1, 2018
Yes he can be prosecuted. Somebody will get jealous or mad, and will then turn him in. You will be pressured by the authorities.
My sister had custody of my grandchildren due to my daughter using drugs and I did not find out until later. I tried to get them but judge left them with my sister. Found out my sister was suppose to moved to Florida with a boyfriend and sign the custody over to my nephew and his girlfriend my... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2018
If yourister is leaving town, you need to go back to the dna court and ask the judge to change custody to you.
My son was choked out in school and the student is being charged with the mentioned charges plus simple assault. Looking to see if he will go to juvenile “jail”
answered on Oct 28, 2018
Consult the victim assistance coordinator with the DA's office. Much depends on age of the youth, relative sizes, who did what if anything before, any record the youth has, etc.
answered on Oct 25, 2018
I hope I am not too late as Justia had a glitch and I could not respond.
Remember your lessons in school that you have the right to remain silent. Contact an attorney before you EVER talk to the police when you are a suspect
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Juvenile cases are generally not published to the public. However, delinquency hearings are open to the public.
answered on Oct 22, 2018
The question is unclear. What happens to false charges? Or what happens to a person who makes a false allegation? Much will depend upon the full picture of all the circumstances. A happy or sad ending is possible for either. Caution is warranted. Beyond that that maybe a phone call would... View More
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