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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is my ex mother in law allowed to physically restrain and take and hide phones so my 11 yr old daughter can not call me?

Is it criminal? Charge?

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answered on Nov 8, 2016

No she cannot, but it is not a criminal act. You need to retain experienced matrimonial counsel to handle this matter. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: An an 18 year old boy be tried for consensual sex with a 16 yr old female in NJ
Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Nov 4, 2016

Depends if it is truly consensual or not.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: What happens at truancy court?

My son is 13. He moved with his father over the summer. His father failed to enroll him in school. I still have custody. Full custody. I now have to appear in truancy court. I worked with the two school districts involved. Now my son is in school after missing 11 days. But I'm nervous because... View More

James A. Abate
James A. Abate
answered on Oct 24, 2016

These matters are heard in the municipal courts. That you are there means that there are warnings that have gone unheeded. I believe the fine now goes up to $250 per day, so with 11 days, do the math. Jail time also is an option for the judge. That would be jail time for the parent.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Family Law and Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: My son turned 19 in April. He is not attending school but I am still paying support. Can I file for emancipation?
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answered on Oct 7, 2016

Yes, you can file for emancipation. The best thing to do is meet with an experienced matrimonial attorney and bring all your documents to the consultation, plus any evidence you have about your son. However, you should be aware that if your spouse challenges this, a Judge could require a plenary... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: If a 16 year old assaults me and my kids can I file charges for simple assault?

I called the police and they were arrested what else can I do. I don't want the kid to have a record I just want the behavior to stop.

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Aug 9, 2016

Police can forward to juvenile conference committee. In many states, the County Prosecutor's office of Family Court screens each complaint initially and makes the decision to divert the case or not. Diversion for many cases means removing them from court altogether and sending them for total... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: My friend got into a fight at school and was suspended but she has to go court because of it what would happen to her?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 4, 2016

I suggest she hires a lawyer, what could happen would be based on the charges she has brought against her.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: My 15 year old son was arrested for being with some friends that committed a robbery What do I do
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 21, 2016

You need to immediately hire a good criminal lawyer. Court dates for these types of cases come up very quick and a lawyer will need time to properly prepare a defense for your son. A robbery charge is a serious charge and generally will have a presumption of incarceration so don't waste time... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: How can I protect my 16 year old granddaughter from her anusive alcoholic father and bi polar mother ?

They have joint custody.

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answered on May 2, 2016

You need to retain an attorney after having an in person consultation. Your question is too fact specific for this forum.

To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: I want my pub. school dist. to pay to send my child to a new school. What type of attorney specialization do I look for.

The public school my daughter attends was caught cheating on a state standardized test a few years ago by parents.

The parents sued and made the district pay to send their child to a private school. The settlement was kept quiet and I do not think the state was informed of the cheating... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2016

You need an education law attorney. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: I'm turning 16 on may 2 my girlfriend won't turn 14 until July 1st. Is there any legal issues?
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answered on Feb 11, 2016

Yes, it is called sexual assault! You will throw away your life if you do what you are thinking about!

2 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: Under what caption and in what Court in the County where the offense was committed does one request documents of

juvenile convictions under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60c(1)and (4)?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Feb 11, 2016

Family Part in the County in which the offense occurred.

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1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: I'm a 16 year old male, is it allowed for me to go out and/or have sexual engagement with a 19 year old female??
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

depends if the older person is supervisor, teacher, etc. this is not a juvenile law question

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is it legal to handcuff a 15
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

depends if violent

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: I'm 15 and was wondering if I got pregnant if I would be able to emancipate myself from an abusive home...?
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answered on Jan 10, 2016

Just because you got pregnant does not mean you could be emancipated. In fact, it may have just the opposite effect. You need to seek help, not get pregnant to try to escape an abusive home. Speak to a religious leader or call DCCP first. Do not do something you will regret for the rest of your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Juvenile Law and Military Law for New Jersey on
Q: Does enlisting in the Army National Guard at 17 emancipate a child from his parents?

My 17 year old enlisted in the NJ Army National Guard while still in high school. He was splitting his time between my home and his mother's home. He came home from the enlistment ceremony, announced he was emancipated and stated that he wanted to live with his mother only. In this case, I... View More

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answered on Dec 8, 2015

Despite his enlisting in the Army National Guard, he is not automatically emancipated. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial law attorney, who will bring an appropriate motion before the Court. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: Describe what a juvenile trial is like.
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Nov 21, 2015

I am assuming your asking about a criminal matter: Thus the answer is the same as any other trial but that you don't have a jury just a family part judge

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: I missed my court date for underage possession of alcohol what happens next
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 10, 2015

A warrant or failure to appear will issue for your arrest. I suggest you contact the court immediately to find out which and if a warrant go down and pay it immediately. Unfortunately you made a bad situation worse. You should get yourself a criminal lawyer immediately if you were charged with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can a 14 years old boy can go to jail to have sex with a 12 years old girl? The boy is sending pictures of his genitals
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answered on Sep 28, 2015

You need to contact the local police department and file a complaint. The boy will most likely end up in the juvenile justice system. He needs help not jail. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: If a 13 year old pushes 12 year old in public (both agreed 2fight)what could happen to the 13 year old if cops find out?

I live in nj and I would just like to ask, I saw two girl in the park (that I knew) and one of them was a year older (13) she pushed the other girl to because apparently they both agreed to fight. The school knows about it and they have it on camera. What would could happen to the 13 year old?

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Sep 12, 2015

There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your questions and address your concerns. There are a lot of possibilities. When I was that age, the laws and reality was very different. Children we allowed to be children and deal with life on their own. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: I'm dating a 19 year old.The law says 17 &18 is the age of consent of any sexual contact.Is it parents consent or me
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 4, 2015

It is not the parents' consent. But if you are below the age of consent you do not have the legal capacity to consent to sex.

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