Juvenile center. They released me a month later and now I’m in release orders until my next court date saying I have to stay with my friends mom (who they released me to) I was wondering if legally they can do that since I’m 18??
answered on Apr 4, 2020
Yes, "they can do that". Turning 18 does not mean you are not subject to court orders. I suggest you speak with an attorney. Good luck.
I’m 17 and live in Texas I need to leave my house because of constant mental abuse, control, and threats of physical violence when ever my Legal guardian drinks or does not get her way. I don’t know the extant of her parental rights as my mother is dead and my father has been in and out of... View More 
answered on Mar 29, 2020
I would suggest to join military service or get married. But in Texas, you need to file a suit to emancipate yourself to be an adult.
Can a civil suit be filed against him and would he be placed in the sexual predator list?
answered on Mar 28, 2020
This is very serious and you need to contact a local attorney immediately. However, this is not likely a civil matter. If the authorities get a hold of the video there are a number of crimes that can be charged. If the video portrays any genitalia the video is child pornography. Any adult who... View More
what are some crucial details that could potentially hinder my chances at getting out of the household?
answered on Mar 25, 2020
In Texas you are emancipated at 18. Your parents can no longer force you to stay such that a judge or the police would require compliance with your parents decisions, but they can cancel your health and/or dental insurance, not advise you on life in general. Perhaps you should go looking for an... View More
There is a girl in my school that threatened to break my hand, If she does is it assault? I didn’t hit her, I provoked her. She is 16 years old, and I am 17 years old.
answered on Feb 28, 2020
You should speak with a Texas attorney to learn exactly what would happen. But you wait three weeks for a response. Until a Texas attorney could meaningfully advise you of exactly what would happen and exactly what charges could possibly result, keep in mind that as a general matter, it could be... View More
me and my parents get in trouble for letting them stay for one night in the state of texas. please reply quickly
answered on Feb 22, 2020
aking in a runaway child without permission from the child’s parent or legal guarding is known as “harboring a runaway” and it’s illegal. Under Texas Penal Code 25.06, a person commits an offense if he knowingly harbors, or hides, a child and he is criminally negligent about whether the... View More
He was detained 17 days
At the adjudication hearing we were forced into signing paperwork to release our lawyer. His paperwork said “bond violation hearing.” The summons I received was to answer for a felony petition. There was no lawyer in record at the time my juvenile was sentenced
answered on Feb 10, 2020
Yes, deferred probation is available for a juvenile, on a first degree felony. The body of your question, however, raises many more issues, and no one in this forum can adequately comment on the facts or status of a particular case. Talk with your lawyer. Good luck.
I need a lawyer for juvenile son with disability. He has been the victim of malicious prosecution
No summons to appear
Detained 17 days proper protocol not followed for suicide watch
Denied medication
“Sentenced” without lawyer
Received “deferred... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2020
For the purposes of adult criminal law, introducing the recordings will require a witness who is acquainted with the voice of the speakers and can identify them. The witness should be able to establish who made the recording, how it was made, that it is a fair and accurate representation of what... View More
This time he made a bad disition in not getting in the bus instead got picked up from a freind then droped off at a house with another freind where cops where looking for some guys who had stollen a truck when they saw him they took him blaming him off stealing never was involved he doesn't... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2020
You can either hire an attorney to represent your son, or you can wait for the Court to appoint an attorney to represent him. Please understand, however, that unless you were present at the incident, the police version of the story and what your son is telling you may be different. Good luck.
I feel during this time here in San Antonio alot of he did it she did it Crazy what money does to a state written by Felica marie gallegos from fresno ca lives in san antonio texas
answered on Jan 23, 2020
I am not sure of your exact question, or the situation you describe. Sit down with a local attorney. Good luck.
I don’t have a good relationship with my mom and we argue a lot and she had threatened to send me to Juve for being Rebellious can she really do that
answered on Jan 10, 2020
If you commit crimes then yes your parents can report your criminal acts to the officials. However, just arguing is not going to be enough to send you to a juvenile facility. Try and calmly communicate with your parents how you are feeling without escalating the situation. Consider writing to them... View More
im 17, almost 18 in a couple of months. i was taken from cps at around the age 11 maybe and then lived with my grandma because she took my custody i was 13 /14 at the time. after living there for a while i got in a huge fight with my older cousin ( male ) he almost got violent with me & that... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
If anyone were to face criminal charges (or contempt) in this situation it would most likely be your mom. If you come back to the States before your 18th birthday any adult you stay with could be charged with Harboring a Runaway Child.
answered on Dec 2, 2019
Probably not since he is not 18. Once he turns 18 the parents will have no say so at that point. Good luck.
my daughter reacted to being hit in the face and proceeded to hit the other student back in self-defense. The school has video of the assault. The officer who was there is calling the incident a "mutual combat," when my daughter had no knowledge she was about to be involved in said fight.... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2019
Consent is a defense to assault. Mutual Combat is an agreed fight, like a boxing match. Using force in self-defense does not transform an unlawful use of force into "mutual combat."
You can report a crime to the police, but they will decide whether or not to bring charges. It... View More
I am a 15 yo and I got a felony for bringing a thc cart to school and they said i have to go to court but they didnt give me no paper work about my court . I have no idea when is my court date and i dont not wanna mess my record up even more.
answered on Sep 26, 2019
Who would "they" be when you state: "they said i have to go to court". Have your parents talk with "them"; calling an attorney would help. Good luck.
Cops questioned
answered on Jul 24, 2019
The question of who did what is an issue of fact, and issues of fact are what jury trials are for. Your teen will need an attorney. Start calling around. Good luck.
My son just started dating a young girl and she is 16. He is 19. I know about the Romeo and Juliet law in Texas but if he turns 20 before she turns 17, is that against the law?
answered on Jul 22, 2019
Romeo & Juliet only protects him if he is 3 years TO THE DAY older or less. If he is 3 years and 1 day older than she is then he can't use that defense for Sexual Assault of a Child or Indecency with a Child.
WARNING: He could be prosecuted for Sexual Performance of a Child until... View More
I have the 17 year old best friend of my daughter currently living with me. One of her parents is incarcerated, the other on drugs. Her grandmother has guardianship of her but can no longer care for her and is willing to relinquish those rights to me. In Texas, I’ve been told that minors in... View More
If a 17 year old leaves home, can they be persecuted in Texas? If they are living in a non dangerous environment and the people they are living with are willing to take them in. Is there different laws for this in different towns in Texas?
answered on Jul 12, 2019
The people the 17 year old is living with could be prosecuted for the crime of Harboring a Runaway Child.
See: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.25.htm#25.06
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