New Jersey Juvenile Legal Advice (46 found)

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Victoria Marie Mussallem
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Technically, it could be considered assault if your son threatens someone, has...
Herbert J Tan
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Just as an aside, if he's already on probation at 19, do you really think this...
Jeffrey J Barile
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Hello, You guys seem to be ok. This is assuming everything is consensual, and...
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Daniel T. Silverman
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Unfortunately I am not aware of any legal recourse that you might have. Most...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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Any person can report a crime. Depending on the age of the person (under 18)...
Merrida P Coxwell Jr.
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The young man could be guilty of transmitting nude photos of a minor under...
Ronald S. Pichlik
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I am going to assume that the legal age of consent for sexual intercourse in...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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They could have charged you with shoplifting, an offense under the criminal...
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Howard M Weinstein
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Unless you have a prior record, it would be very unusual for you to receive a...
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Howard M Weinstein
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There is no legal requirement that a school be advised. If you are contacted...
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If he has never been in trouble before, he will probably be referred to the JCC...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Given his age, lack of prior record and the amount at issue, the other writer...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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The restitution issue has apparently already been addressed by the Court, and...
Jason Y. Chan
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Yes, a school can do that. It is not seen as excessive punishment....
Ronald Anthony Sarno
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You do not post if it is a public or private school. In either case, detention...
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Patrick St George Cousins
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Stay in school. I am from Clifton , New Jersey and a high school diploma can...
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John M. Kaman
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The legal age of consent in NJ is 16; there are several crimes your son could...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

I agree with the assessments of Mr Kaman. The information and assessments he...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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If the store sends a civil demand letter (which is customary) you have the...
Jason Y. Chan
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Stores send out a lot of these letters to scare people. They are civil in...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

Since he is 18, the case will handled in the regular courts, not the juvenile...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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Interpreting your question to ask whether there is a chance that she can be...
Jonathan H Levy
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I suppose if I was a murder suspect I might have more important concerns than...

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