DDcf came out and tested me and I take amphetamines and she said it showed up for amphetamines meth and oxycontin and I don't ta

It sounds like you have court tomorrow? If you have not already, make sure that you request an attorney to help you in this case. You have rights...

Dismissed petition for dependency case?

If the petition has been dismissed as to BOTH mother and father, then the children should not be in foster care. This does not sound right, so...

How can cps make false allegations and take my children?

If the state takes your children from you for a dependency case, they are required to hold a shelter hearing, in which the judge will confirm there...

Can my 18 year old boyfriend go to jail for getting me pregnant?

I agree with my colleagues. The law is pretty clear and does not allow for any room for special circumstances, really. Under 16 (at the time of...

It sounds like you did not have the record sealed or expunged? Just that you entered a plea and had adjudication withheld. If that is the case,...

The Department of Health in Florida (who licenses nurses) is an exception in the expungement statute and so you will likely need to disclose the...

When a person gives consent to leave, person is frightened that they will agree to anything, can the charge of kiddnapping stick

I agree with Mr. Haber that it's a little confusing who is charged with kidnapping in the scenario. If a person goes with someone voluntarily,...

Is a 10 year old aloud to date a 14 year old?

Crushes aren't illegal - but physical contact can be. It gets pretty complicated- and I agree with my colleague Ms. Thomas. We answer legal...

Not necessarily, no. These are different courts with different laws and different standards of evidence. They will not always reach the same result.

How can my husband avoid PRR?

If he qualifies for PRR and the state files the paperwork, and he is convicted - not much you can do. However, if he is not convicted, or if the...