No, if he tries to move away without your permission, then you can call the police and have him brought home or detained in juvenile as a runaway.

Until you are 18, then you will be considered a runaway if you try to leave home; your mother can call the police and have you placed in juvenile detention. You will have to have your friend seek guardianship and quickly if you want to move out.

Hello. We would need to talk to your father I suppose. This is probably your only option right now. Hang in there.

This is not an immigration law question.

Yes, discuss with counsel privately here in Florida. She has a case.

I believe that normally the speedy trial rules would prevent that.

Until you turn 18 years old you will have to follow the rules of your parent or guardian. Once you turn 18 you will be able to go to any church you'd like. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com

The law was changed in 2016 to require that an attorney be present during the questioning of a minor that is being questioned for sex case or murder case up to the age of 15. For minors under the age of 15 the police must read them a simplified version of their Miranda rights which stresses their... View More

Give no statement to law enforcement, and meet with a local attorney immediately. Do not discuss this matter with anyone other than your attorney, and avoid posting any social media regarding the matter. Good luck.

Yes. Always problematic when “victim” is a minor. Hire a good criminal defense attorney to represent and defend the 22 yo. Self defense is always a defense but you really need a lawyer to articulate it properly.

Hello,

I am having to assume that your "juvenile sex case" is a register(able) offense, were it an adult offense. Your question stresses "that I successfully completed." Do you mean by this that you completed juvenile probation? Or, perhaps that you were granted a... View More

Parents can report her as a runaway and she could go to juvenile detention. You also could get in trouble.

You may of course contact the local law enforcement authorities for damage to private property and domestic violence if you are in fear of the girl. But before you take such a step, and so long as no one's in danger, may I suggest you contact an attorney for a consultation first, and... View More

Call CPS. Call law enforcement. If you get shut down, try taking it up the chain of command. Do not take matters into your own hands because you could end up behind bars.

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answered on May 11, 2018

Of course his mother will likely oppose - any sane person would. Most 16 year old boys can't tie their own shoes or keep their pants pulled up - let alone provide for themselves. Emancipation is difficult because the child will have to convince a Judge that he is able to take care of himself... View More

You hire a criminal defense lawyer to represent you. There is no easy answer in a criminal defense case.

You should contact an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney would be able to assist you by getting all of the facts of your specific case and determining what bases there are to challenging the stop and search as well as any other possible defenses. After reviewing all of that information as... View More

Yes, you should take a lawyer or cancel the appointment. Whatever you or your son say to police will be use against him if charge or charges are filed. Polices don't talk to accused except to collect evidence of crime.

Yes but you might have to wait awhile before you get them back. As long as

they are evidence they will be held by the prosecuting authority. Find out

who the lead officer is on the case and respectfully ask him to keep you advised

of the progress on the case and remind him... View More

You don't need a lawyer ... he does. Those are serious charges and they may charge him as an adult, or, at the very least, charge them as designated felonies. Talk to someone ASAP.