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I have court tomorrow for larceny. Being without an attorney, what do i do and say in the courtroom?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 29, 2018

If you are 17 this is not a juvenile law question so I'm changing the category. You might be eligible for a public defender, so I would suggest you...

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Is it illegal for me to date a 14 yr. old?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 27, 2018

If you haven't met her in person then you need to rethink calling her your "girlfriend." She may be someone you're interested in meeting, but she...

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Will CPS get involved if a 4 week old has an accidental broken arm ?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 23, 2018

CPS is FAR more likely to get involved because you didn't take the child to the doctor/hospital immediately! If the baby's arm is indeed broken,...

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If i've been falsely accused of sexual assault do I need a lawyer?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 16, 2018

Run, do not walk, to a lawyer. If you are a teacher accused of assault, you need advice now. Even if the charges have no merit, you need to...

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If my case was dismissed do I still have to get it expunged?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 15, 2018

You don't have to, but the charge will still appear on any record or background check. Potential employers might not want to consider hiring...

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What should I do if my father reported me missing so I went back to my grandmother who is my legal guardian?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 14, 2018

I would add to Mr. Love's answer that your grandmother needs to contact the police and let them know you are no longer missing. And stay with your...

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How can I get out of a misdemeanor larceny charge a.k.a. shoplifting?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 10, 2018

The first thing to do is stop putting such specific information on this public forum. The details are for you to provide to your own lawyer, not...

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How effective is the Romeo and Juliet law in Winston Salem North Carolina?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 10, 2018

It's impossible to answer your question because you don't provide the age of the young lady.

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Can I move in with my sister at 15 with my dads permission only and not my moms even though i live with my mom full time?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 09, 2018

Is there a court order granting custody to your mother? If so, I assume your mother has physical custody since you live with her but that your...

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Can I legally become emancipated from mother and father if I’m over 18?

Marjory's answer | Answered on May 08, 2018

Once you turned 18 you became emancipated and can do what you wish, unless your parents have guardianship papers obtained following a hearing in...

Marjory J. Timothy's Answers (734)

I have court tomorrow for larceny. Being without an attorney, what do i do and say in the courtroom?

Is it illegal for me to date a 14 yr. old?

Will CPS get involved if a 4 week old has an accidental broken arm ?

If i've been falsely accused of sexual assault do I need a lawyer?

If my case was dismissed do I still have to get it expunged?

What should I do if my father reported me missing so I went back to my grandmother who is my legal guardian?

How can I get out of a misdemeanor larceny charge a.k.a. shoplifting?

How effective is the Romeo and Juliet law in Winston Salem North Carolina?

Can I move in with my sister at 15 with my dads permission only and not my moms even though i live with my mom full time?

Can I legally become emancipated from mother and father if I’m over 18?