Is a 20 year old dating a 17 year old breaking any laws whatsoever? Not just dating but sex in New Jersey
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
This would not be statutory rape due to both parties having reached the age of consent. Additionally, even if one party was not yet at the age of...
Archived
My sons grandmother has guardian ship of him, but I take full care of my son in every manner. Can I take my son and leave?
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
No, you cannot take a child away from the child's legal guardian. If you truly are the primary caretaker for him at this point, then you may be...
Archived
I have guardian ship of my nephew its been notirzed at the bank , do I need to file something with the courts too
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
A guardianship can not be effected simply by notarizing paperwork at the bank. It sounds like she gave you a power of attorney. You need to file a...
Archived
I'm in a terrible situation. I went to divorce my wife due to her long history of drug abuse. DCF got involved. My 3 children la
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
I'm sorry, but it seems you left out some pertinent information. Are the children in foster care? There is a lot of information that would be...
Archived
When going to an arraignment, should you plead not guilty or guilty in order to get the plea bargain of HYTA?
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
NEVER plea guilty at arraignment. NEVER. Wait until your attorney has a chance to discuss the case with the prosecutor before even considering a plea.
How long after a pretrial confrence until trial?
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
Felonies can take months to get to trial. Older cases and cases where defendants are in jail take priority. I have had a case which took 5 months...
Archived
My boyfriend is 21 and I'm 17.. we haven't had any sexual activity involved in our relationship. 4 year age difference..
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
If there is no sexual activity, there is nothing for which to get in trouble. Wait until you're 18 to have sex, and there won't be any concerns.
Archived
Can somebody please explain to me what exactly a felony hold means?
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
There is a warrant for his arrest for a felony from a different court, and he will not be released from the jail until the other court either picks...
Archived
Is it illegal for a 15 year girl to have a relationship with a 21 year old. Can parents do anything about it.
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
If they are not sexually active, then the relationship is not illegal. However, since she is a minor and therefore subject to her parents...
Archived
I have a brother that is on parole i want to know how to go about suing his parole officer
Joshua's answer
|
Answered on April 14, 2015
Suing a government agent acting in their official capacity (i.e., a parole officer doing his duties) is very, very difficult. The burden of proof...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained