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I am in PA and my school has started to have teachers and other school staff stand in the bathrooms and hold the doors open and watch kids as they use the restroom as a way of stopping students from vaping. It is really uncomfortable to try to urinate while your math teacher is watching you, they... View More 
answered on Dec 10, 2024
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Students have certain privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. In schools, these rights are balanced against the... View More
My child was injured in school and initially refused care. Was told to sit down when the teacher was informed of a knocked out tooth, blood and pain. Only after numerous attempts of informing the teacher of the injury and pain was my child brought to the nurse who was on lunch break. My child then... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your child is okay. The short answer to your question is that you may also have the right to bring an attorney. The matter may have been resolved at this point, but you could reach out to Pennsylvania... View More
Date files can I get it thrown out in Pennsylvania please
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answered on May 27, 2024
To determine if your son's ticket can be dismissed due to errors on the dates, you should first review the ticket and any related documents carefully. In Pennsylvania, procedural errors such as incorrect dates might provide grounds for dismissal, but it depends on the specifics of the case and... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Here are the general steps for requesting a court order to withdraw funds from a restricted minor's account for orthodontic expenses in Pennsylvania:
1. Gather documentation: Collect estimates or invoices from the orthodontist showing the total cost of your daughter's braces... View More
I’m from PA and i turned 18 about 4 months ago. my mom threatened to call the police on me to kick me out after an argument but when i told my friend he mentioned squatters rights would protect me so I was curious as to if that were true or if she can still kick me out within 3 days
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In Pennsylvania, once you turn 18, you are legally considered an adult and your parents are no longer obligated to provide housing for you. However, if you have been living in the home, you may have some protections under landlord-tenant laws.
While your friend mentioned squatter's... View More
Do I need to report him to avoid consequences?
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
I understand the difficult situation, but not reporting knowledge of past child abuse imagery viewing does carry risks legally and ethically. Here are a few considerations:
1. In many jurisdictions, not reporting knowledge of felony sex crimes against minors is itself a criminal offense. So... View More
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
If you're 17 and considering moving out in Pennsylvania, it's important to understand your rights and responsibilities. Legally, you're still a minor until you turn 18, and your parents or legal guardians have the authority to make decisions about your living arrangements.... View More
My parents are verbally abusive, and want to send me to a psych ward against my will. I don't believe that going into inpatient care is going to be the best option for me, but they don't care about my opinion. I believe the best option for me is to leave, as my parents won't let me... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
Pennsylvania justice is similar to that of a farmer leading his cattle to slaughter. The reach of justice is beyond belief, and only good voting will fix the problem.
Pennsylvania has a legal fishing net known as a dependency proceeding. This is an aberration of a process that lassos... View More
Do they need a court order to enter my home? Do they need a court order to speak with myself, my spouse, or my children? Can I refuse to speak without a lawyer present? I want to know my rights as a parent if I am falsely accused of harm or neglect and I have to interact with child protective... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
The Geheime Staatspolizei, abbreviated "Gestapo," was the official secret police of Nazi Germany and in German-occupied Europe. This force was created by Hermann Göring in 1933 by combining the various political police agencies of Prussia into one organization. In today's United... View More
13 & 11 year old. Wish to fight the charges due to State Police not conducting investigation thoroughly. Oldest son did not participate but was in room on Xbox yet still gets charged and youngest sons friend lied at school saying he wasn’t here during the incident with my youngest. I have... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
In Pennsylvania, attorneys can and do represent minors in criminal matters, including harassment charges. Given the situation you've described, it's crucial to secure legal representation for your children as soon as possible. An experienced attorney will evaluate the evidence, question... View More
My younger sibling is 18 and graduated high school but is still living with our mom.
My sibling doesn’t have a job or bank account yet. My sibling has a PA photo ID, but our mom insists on keeping it in a “safe place” because she wants to control my sibling. (She refuses to accept... View More
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
Your sibling can request a replacement Social Security card by providing documents to prove their identity, such as a passport or driver's license. If they don't have those documents, they may need to contact the Social Security Administration for guidance on alternative methods of... View More
What can I do? What's a proper defense? Can anyone help me?
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answered on Feb 10, 2023
Youth Services cases are the most revealing as to how the law operates against the citizen. Every conceivable protection against abuses of the judiciary are flipped around and made to abuse the parent undergoing one of these cases.
First and foremost, the asker must understand there is a... View More
Someone told the teachers that my son had a bb gun in his locker. Cops were called. Can my son be charged for having a bb gun on school property
answered on Nov 21, 2021
Yes, a number of things can happen, including being charged with several crimes. i suggest you and your retain counsel immediately and do not speak with the police without an attorney.
answered on Oct 14, 2021
Let the criminal process take it's course. If your son was hurt and you have medical bills the Crime Victims Compensation Act may pay for them.
If I am pregnant and just under the age 16 can a marriage license be granted by a judge if me and my partner are financially stable, have transportation, and a house?
answered on Aug 3, 2021
Depends on the age of the partner. A judge may grant a marriage license but it has to be shown to be in your best interests and the parents need to consent.
https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/child-marriage-laws-age-requirements-pennsylvania-metoo-20181005.html
I’m in 11 grade going to 12 she is in 8th going to 9th
answered on Jun 4, 2021
Assuming that you are dating with no sexual contact that is OK by the law. By your ages, assuming she is over 14 and you are less than 18 it would not be illegal for you if you do have contact.
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Not as I read the law--if you are over 16 it's not illegal.
Even though she was the one who sent the photos to him at the time and he was on the wrong for sending them out but they are both minors so what would be the penalty for them and for some reason he hasn’t gotten a call or anything from the policeman that was supposed to call him and it’s been 5... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
He needs to get a lawyer immediately because what you described is child pornography which would require him to register as a sex offender.
My 13 year old son was issued a citation for harrassment after hitting his mother in the arm with an outside trashcan, as self defense, after she repeatedly smacked him in the face up to 6-7 times, how is he expected to come up with $300, and can I fight it
answered on Jul 5, 2020
First question, with cash, preferably obtained from his mother. Second question, no, but HE can fight it, and if you are a parent with custody , you have to be there to do so.
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