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They got the kids back and they've been told by DCFS that they can't take away their kids doors.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're asking about a sensitive situation involving your friend's family and DCFS (Division of Child and Family Services). To address your specific question:
Parents generally have the right to control their children's access to technology, including mobile data.... View More 
Will my charges be dropped when I’m 18
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
Facing a charge of disorderly conduct at 16 can have varying consequences, depending on the specifics of your case and the laws in Utah. As a minor, your case is likely to be handled through the juvenile justice system, which often focuses more on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
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answered on Jan 8, 2023
No, you can't. It is a common misconception that the person who reports something to the police is "pressing charges." That is now how it works. You may report the case, but one you do it is out of your hands. The government (the prosecutor) is always the one who brings the charges.... View More
I ran away from home recently and DCFS hasn't really been over to tell me where I was going and what I was doing. They came over once to see if I had a place to go and a bed to sleep in, etc. The agent told the family I'm staying with that my father can legally take me home with him... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2021
There is no reason you cannot contact your family and for the sake of your future relationship with them, you should. Until someone else is appointed your guardian, you are emancipated, or you turn 18; yes, your father could take you home. As your parent, he has that right.
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He has been charged with 21 counts of rape and sodomy between the two victims. County attorney representing my daughters states he will most likely get 6 months or less of treatment/incarceration. He has already admitted to his crimes to police. County attorney is going to reduce charges to gain a... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2020
You can hire an attorney, in Utah victim's of crimes have a right to be heard. One thing you should know is that the juvenile justice system sentences offenders for different purposes that adults. In the District court, a criminal sentence is meant to serve retribution or punishment among... View More
I'm going to adult court for me, and juvenile court for the unborn child? I don't understand how DCFS can be involved if the child isn't born yet, and if no other kids are in the home. I also don't get why I'm also seeing a juvenile judge for my unborn baby when I'm an... View More
Niece is 15 and her cousin is 30 he has sent her pictures or his private part but it’s sent from Snapchat and the pictures weren’t saved. The whole conversation is saved but no pictures. In the conversation he does state he’s going to send it and also more than once, he states in one of the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
The short answer is yes, you can sue. You could file a suit claiming negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, etc. The real question is does the pervy cousin have assets worth the fight? If he owns a home, has a high-paying job, or there is some other asset which may be able to be... View More
19 year old guy dating 17 year old girl, and hasn’t committed sexual intercourse can parent get cops involved and have 19 year old arrested and charged
answered on Jan 15, 2020
Having dealt with similar cases before, I know that these situations can be difficult. I don't know if the 19 year old guy is doing anything particularly bad or if you simply don't want him around your daughter. Unfortunately, with the information provided, I do not believe that the... View More
not a down payment my daughter is 11 years old and is getting charged with a felony and a class b misdominer her and a friend went to walmart and on the way in found a credit card went in used the credit card for like 15 .00 than tryed to pull money out at the ATM witch mind you did not work at the... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2019
Your daughter is entitled to a court-appointed attorney. I am not sure a privately-retained attorney would have much advantage over the public defender in this case.
Hopefully your daughter can get some assistance coping with the losses she has sustained in her young life.
answered on Jun 7, 2019
You can certainly file a police report, because your own testimony is evidence. However, whether charges can be brought depends on the statute of limitations that exists in your state. Most states allow charges to be brought until a certain amount of time after you turn 18 years of age. So, most... View More
They say he will be charged with assault. How will I know this has happened? Both kids shoved each other, but my son shoved first. Should we fight this? At what point should I hire an attorney? The other kid's father is a lawyer.
answered on May 9, 2019
NOW. YESTERDAY. LAST WEEK.
Waiting to hire a lawyer until the charge is like waiting to have the cavity filled until you need a root canal.
If you were being investigated you would want an attorney now.
He needs to have his rights protected. He needs to know to stop talking... View More
this girl and my sister fought because this girl has been harrassing and bullying my sister for 2 years and jumped her at the mall a couple months ago. this girl shows up to our house with a giant group of friends and fights my sister. someone called the cops and everyone ran. this girl filed a... View More
The charges were never taken care of messed up my hole life can i sew state for messing my entire life up
answered on Jan 11, 2018
No, you cannot sue the State for charging you with a crime.
I was physically attacked by my 14 yr old in front of my 3 little ones. She scratched me up and pulled out some hair before I could get away. I also scratched her in the process of getting away. As soon as I could I got the littles into a bedroom and locked the door, I called 911. When the police... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2017
You need to consult with an experienced juvenile court lawyer. If DCFS opens a court case, you may be able to seek the appointment of a public parental defender.
answered on Mar 5, 2017
Yes! However, if there is a court order of custody until he has graduated from high school or supposed to graduate from his regularly-matriculated class, there may be some kind of child support issue. Also, if there is some kind of guardianship order of your son, that would need to be considered... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2017
Absent a court order, the mother of your 18 year old boyfriend cannot stop him from moving in with you. If there may be financial or other consequences, that is a different situation.
I have (2) children with her, divorced in '14. The ex has refused to let me see my children and makes it a nightmare when I have called. So this was in Utah and I had since moved to Arizona. I legally adopted one and had one natural with her. She has since reintroduced my adopted daughter to... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2016
This is illegal. Unless or until there is a court order prohibiting the mother from reintroducing your daughter to the biological father, the mother (your ex-wife) can continue to do so. Your legal option is to file a court action to request the judge to prohibit the contact, but you will have to... View More
Me and my boyfriend live 4 hours away from each other and we are trying to find a way to to be together without my parents being able to stop us.
answered on Jan 8, 2016
Your parents are still your legal guardians until you are graduated from high school or 18. They have a legal responsibility to ensure your well-being and safety. Your parents could get in trouble with the state if they didn't try and stop you and found that they were not personally taking... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2015
Usually juvenile records are sealed but a state agency may be able to access them.
answered on Nov 11, 2015
I would talk to an attorney about your case. I would recommend not entering a deal or anything until one can review your case.
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