A child abuse case starts with a report to the abuse hotline. Suspected abuse is referred to a Child Protective Investigator locally and the CPI...

You asked this question in the "Juvenile" section in Duval County, Florida. Based on that- I would guess that your "friend" is a juvenile in Duval...

Can I file a motion asking the judge to assign a therapist to talk with my children?

Do you children how open cases in Delinquency or Dependency court? If there is a Delinquency case: you do not have standing to file and this...

Absolutely! The state can charge you with the most serious offense that occurred. Or the least serious and anything in between. It’s crucial for...

Maybe. It depends on the statute and the circumstances of the ticket. Call a local lawyer To review the facts and circumstances of the citation and...

Is it illegal for a 16 year old boy to date a 12 year old girl ?

Hi Marissa, You made a good choice by asking this question. I wish you hadn't used your name. This is a public forum and you should protect...

It depends on the change, the number of charges, his record and the judge. Make sure to talk to a lawyer before you do anything. There may be an...

They could. They probably won't. But if you are making life choices that include not going to court and dealing with this very small wrong and...

I agree- it's illegal for anyone to hit (or touch without consent) anyone. But it can also be child abuse since the victim is a child.

What happens when you get a first probation violation?

If you're on juvenile probation, you could be put into detention and sent to a detention program. I am sorry to hear that he is your only...