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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for New Jersey on
Q: I am 21. Is it illegal to tell my 16 year old brother a story about a sexual encounter I had while vacationing in Fl?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 8, 2018

Depends on what you say and how you say it as it could under certain circumstances be a crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Education Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Can I refuse to have my 13 & 10 year old finger printed ? Also can I represent my child?

My children have no charges against them yet since they were involved in scuffle at school due to racism they are being told they have to get fingerprinted. Along with their info being transferred to the main county .

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Mar 8, 2018

You cannot represent your child in a legal proceeding before a Court unless you are a licensed attorney. If this is a school situation and proceeding, however, you would have to research the rules and regulations of that school district to see what a parent can and cannot do in such proceeding.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is it illegal for a 18 year old girl to date a 15 year old boy?

When i turn 18 my boyfriend will be 15 but will turn 16 withen the next 6 months. We are 2 years, 6 months, 7 days apart.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 7, 2018

No but sexting is a felony.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Education Law and Juvenile Law for Louisiana on
Q: I'm 16 y.o and I was wondering is it legal for my parents decide for me if I can go to public school or not?

They keep pushing the idea of me getting a G.E.D, which isn't fair to me at all because this is my life not their's. Their poor excuse is that I was messing up at my previous school, but I started to get it together right before I moved to where I am now which was the middle of the year.... View More

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Mar 7, 2018

I admire you for your drive and ambition. I would tell them flat-out that you want to stay and school and finish. Make a deal with them that you can stay in school as long as you continue to make good grades and stay out of trouble. Good luck!

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: if domestic battery is dropped does the juvenile states attorney have grounds to pick it up after 7months?

after the domestic was dropped dcfs came said i had to sign up with intac people or i could get my kids took. so i did, dcfs sign off on the case 7 months ago indacated . then the then juvenile states attorney summons me to court to making my kids award of the courts. can they do that? the intac... View More

James G. Ahlberg
James G. Ahlberg
answered on Mar 6, 2018

Can he do it? Probably, though it seems odd to do so after 7 months unless something happened more recently. If you don't have a lawyer yet, it's time to get one as soon as possible.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: My 8 mo.grson placed n dfcs n worker saying b/c I had open n shut case ten years ago my daughter can't give me temp cust

Is that legal? It was false allegations n I took drug test n case was immed.closed!

Ellaretha Coleman
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Ellaretha Coleman
answered on Mar 5, 2018

You should immediately contact an attorney to discuss your options. An interpleader action or motion for temporary custody may be able to be filed for placement in your home.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: My mom is verbally abusive and has been my whole life. i pay for things and live with my uncle. can i get emancipated?

i have a part time job and i live comfortably . it's so much calmer here and i'm not so mentally drained all the time .

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Mar 5, 2018

Ohio does not typically allow emancipation. Here is more information:

https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: In general, a guilty verdict, ruling, or judgment in a juvenile court does not constitute a conviction for immigration .

Is this true I will be taking my records and will disposition with me just in case but should I mention it to my interviewer I’m not hiding anything but was wondering if my juvenile record could get me denial

Kevin D. Slattery
Kevin D. Slattery
answered on Mar 5, 2018

You should consult with a competent immigration attorney who can evaluate your juvenile court records to make sure that they do not raise any problems. Without seeing the documents in question, it is impossible to say whether or not they will pose a problem for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Health Care Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: if a 16 year old female is pregnant and her mother is trying to get rid of her ob dr could she file for emancipation
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Mar 5, 2018

Ohio does not permit emancipation in that circumstance. Here is more information:

https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Education Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is possession of marijuana illegal on school grounds even if the person claims that they weren't aware of the marijuana?

For a mock trial in high school class, we represent the teacher who searched the bag and several other random student's bags. We believe there was reasonable cause.

Brendan Joseph McLeod
Brendan Joseph McLeod
answered on Mar 4, 2018

There is no criminal offense that is strict liability in Kentucky. You have to have known marijuana was on you and in school. I don't think it is enough to say, "yea, its mine. But, I swear I left it at home with my bong and album cover I use to de-stem my stash."

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Juvenile Law for Indiana on
Q: I got punched in the face 5 times by a 16yr old female. I'm in and out of hospitals. Can I get her on battery?

I got punched in the face 5 times by my boyfriend's sister. She is 16 years old. I am 33 years old. I am in and out of the hospital for my nose. She busted a blood vessel. And I now have a deviated septum and have issues with my nose. I now need to see a specialist for it. I'm in pain... View More

Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
answered on Mar 2, 2018

You cannot file criminal charges against her that is the responsibility of the prosecuting attorney. However, you can call the police to make a report if that has not already happened. The police should sent the report to the prosecutor to review for battery charges. It is entirely the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: I’m about turn 19 but still on juvenile probation for 6 felonies when I was 16?

I know the juvenile bureau has jurisdiction over me till I’m 19. I’m still on probation for something stupid I did when I was 16 I took xannax and got some assault charges. What will happen if I’m still on probation when I turn 19? I don’t feel like the probation will just be dropped. What... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Mar 1, 2018

You should again read your Sentence and Probation papers. You probably will be discharged then. You also should talk to your probation officer to discuss this. Good luck to you. Stay out of trouble.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: can i get a informal station adjustment for finding a coat on the ground in school then giving it back when asked aboutI

I was in school and saw a jacket laying on the floor for about an hour unattended, then grabbed it. Yes my intention was to take it but if I was pressed about it I would of course give it back. A couple hours later I got called down to the deans and asked about it. I then said yes and handed the... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Mar 1, 2018

Correct action. Theft is theft. What if it was at walmart? You would have been arrested.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: I'm 16,boyfriend is 19.i ranaway with him,&I wrote my mom a letter saying I left voluntarily can she file a Amber alert?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 1, 2018

For all she knows, the note could have been written by you under duress. It would be best for you to call the authorities and straighten this out before someone gets in deeper trouble.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: I got pregnant as a minor my boyfriend is 5 years older can he be prosecuted if we married in california
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
answered on Feb 28, 2018

i doubt if they would look back now that you are 18 and if married to him with a baby

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: My son is 18, gf 17 and has a child. they want to move in together, her parents approve. need to list her as occupant

in order to be granted a lease he needs to list her and her child as an occupant. her parents have given consent verbally. emancipation is not worth trying she will be 18 in nov. is there a way to get temp custody so they can legally get the apartment? we are in ohio.

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Feb 27, 2018

Son can establish paternity and then file for parental rights/shared custody in court, and be required to pay child support. But the landlord shouldn't need that, if all that is needed is daughter and child listed on lease.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: can my 11 year old daughter be charged for playing around and hitting her friend in school?

she was playing around a couple of months ago and hit her friend a little hard, and now the d.a. is calling us to go see them. what can we do and is this legal just for horseplaying with her friend?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Feb 27, 2018

A juvenile case COULD be filed against your daughter, but whether it will or not is uncertain. It is concerning that the DA is calling. Don't provide any statement until you meet with an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Child Custody for Virginia on
Q: Can my daughter move out at 18 even if she's still in high school?

She wants to move in with a friend.

Michael Christopher Miller
Michael Christopher Miller
answered on Feb 27, 2018

She can move at age 18 because she is an adult.

It would also terminate the obligation of child support. Even though she is still in high school, she would not be residing with the parent who would be receiving child support.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: My son has a 14 month old baby who has been placed with the mother's STEP SISTER. Why WON'T the court place her with us?

We are the paternal grandparents, and filed a petition over a year ago to get custody if her. We were approved with everything DFCS required of us. Now my son gets visitation, overnight visits and another day visit during each week, but if foster family wants to take baby out of town on the... View More

Kim Ebert
Kim Ebert
answered on Feb 27, 2018

Consider consulting with an attorney familiar with dependency actions and some sort of public interest experience (such as Assistant Public Defender in a Unified Court and Legal Aid). Placement can be changed or modified.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Missouri on
Q: If I'm 15 and I move with my dad, but my mom has residential custody, can juvie take me away if she has called them?

The mom is an unfit mother, and I wan to stay home alone for one week, so my dad can work. I have food and the proper amount of needs to stay.

Lydia Seifner
Lydia Seifner
answered on Feb 26, 2018

If the court has given residential custody to your mother, then you must abide by the parenting plan should she decide to enforce it. Talk to your dad and an attorney local to you about your dad seeking a Motion to Modify to have residential custody switched to your father.

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