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Can adults and minors get in trouble for texting, talking, and sending photos to each other on social networks and phone?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

Absolutely! It's a federal crime to text nude or sexually related photos of minors. It carries significant jail time. Get your cousin to stop...

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Can my boyfriend get in trouble for getting me pregnant?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

As long as you are at least 15 and your boyfriend is not more than 4 years older than you then TN law allows for sex between the two of you. That...

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I'm 17 years old, getting ready to have a baby by my 19 year old boyfriend, can he get in trouble for getting me pregnant?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

Because you were 16 and he is 18, Tennesse has laws that allow sexual contact. As long as the younger person it at least 15 and the older person...

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Am I entitled to return wage losses even though I quit under these circumstances? And what sort of settlement should I receive?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

You need to consult with a worker's compensation or personal injury attorney. The worker's comp insurance company is going to find any way they...

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Does she have a case on us?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

Anyone can sue anyone if they are willing to pony up the filing fee which is typically around $100. Will she sue you for $275 if she has to spend...

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What should I do if I am receiving phone calls from the Sheriff's Dept. but I am unaware of the reason for the phone call?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

You need an attorney. If the Sheriff's department is calling, it's likely because they want you to come in and talk to them so they can determine...

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Is there anyway I can have a misdemeanor charge I was convicted of on active duty expunged from my record?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

It's going to depend on what state you were in when convicted; also were you convicted in a military court or a court of that state? If in TN, a...

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Is an injury sustained from a crime against your person more valuable then just a negligence injury if the damages are the same?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

It's possible a judge or jury would award more due to the facts of the case but it wouldn't be significantly more. If all he had was a cut to his...

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Can I sue the state of TN for violating my rights in equal protection?

Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

There is probably not much you can do to sue the state of TN. But if you retain a lawyer (or file a petititon on your own) you might be able to...

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Stephen's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

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Stephen Alan Sauer's Answers (4497)

Can adults and minors get in trouble for texting, talking, and sending photos to each other on social networks and phone?

Can my boyfriend get in trouble for getting me pregnant?

I'm 17 years old, getting ready to have a baby by my 19 year old boyfriend, can he get in trouble for getting me pregnant?

Am I entitled to return wage losses even though I quit under these circumstances? And what sort of settlement should I receive?

Does she have a case on us?

What should I do if I am receiving phone calls from the Sheriff's Dept. but I am unaware of the reason for the phone call?

Is there anyway I can have a misdemeanor charge I was convicted of on active duty expunged from my record?

Is an injury sustained from a crime against your person more valuable then just a negligence injury if the damages are the same?

Can I sue the state of TN for violating my rights in equal protection?

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