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If my parents don't approve of my relationship&we have both given each other consent what other options do may parents have?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
Practically, they can make your life miserable. Think no car, no allowance etc. From a legal perspective, however, there may not be much the can do.
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If a 25 year old man enters a consenting non-sexual relationship with a 17 year old young woman can he face jail time?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
The age of consent in NY is 17. So long as both parties consent to the relationship (even if sexual relations are involved) there shouldn't be any...
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Destruction of property?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
Garbage is garbage. Even if you could pursue a claim against your roommate what exactly would your damages be?
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How to get my son passport without his father's signature I'm in a domestic violence shelter because of the dad.
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Answered on June 25, 2012
If you cannot get the father to agree to sign the affidavit, you will need to get a court order. Short of that you won't be able to get the passport.
Is kissing someone (adult) on the lips considered to be a rape?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
Kissing alone without anything more wouldn't be rape but there can be other offenses charged. If this happened four years ago I don't suppose you...
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Is it appropriate to contact my court appinted lawyer at his office to discuss my case before court date?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
You are certainly permitted to contact him and there would be nothing wrong with it. As a practical matter s/he may not know much about the case...
Shoplifted and didn't get caught but purchased an item with my credit/debit card before leaving, can they track me with that?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
Could they track you? Potentially yes. Will they? Probably not. Stop stealing put this behind you and move on with your life.
DOES A SEX OFFENDER HAVE TO PUT A SIGH IN THEIR YARD SAYING THAT THEY ARE A SEX OFFENDER?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
No he doesn't have to have a sign and yes he can have a child living with him.
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Do I have to get an attorney?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
Some of these charges are criminal offenses. Yes you should have an attorney. It is never a smart idea trying to navigate the crimnal justice...
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DWAI in NY - worth fighting with a NJ license?
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Answered on June 25, 2012
DWAI in NY is indeed only a traffic infraction and not a crime. As such if convicted of it you will not have a criminal record at all. The matter...
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