My 18 yr old son, a Sr in HS left home 4 months ago. School is paid and health ins. Am I legally obligated to pay him anything?

Nope. At 18 years of age he is no longer a "dependent" or a "minor." [Speak to a tax professional if you plan to claim him as a deduction on your...

Can you get a dismissal or continuance based on false information in a criminal indictment

Erroneous testimony is not the same as deliberately false testimony. A mistake is not the same as a lie. A lying witness would help your motion,...

How many hours of community service is equal to 1 year community service?

In Illinois where I practice, one day of community service is 8 hours. Doing the math based on a 365-day year, 2920 hours would have to be performed.

Who battered who?

I agree that you may be found to have been the aggressor by getting in her personal space while cussing her out. As such, it may be reasonable for...

Can a cop pull a juvenile a record if they are not a juvenile?

I agree with the previous post. Unless your juvenile record has been sealed expect that it can be used (1) if you're under investigation for the...

In a word, "absolutely." Child welfare workers operate with almost police powers and may speak to minors even without parental knowledge or...

Juvenile charged with burglary

To sustain the charge of burglary the prosecution must show that your daughter and/or her friend entered the school with the intent to steal or...

Can a minor be questioned without parental consent?

Unfortunately it is legal for the police to talk to a minor without first getting parental consent. Police routinely tell people (witnesses and...

The U.S. Supreme Court says that an illegal strip search may constitute an illegal search and seizure (4th amendment violation) for a civil rights...

Can a person be tried and charged for a sex crime if all there is is a statment and no real evidence?

A person can be charged with a crime if there is probable cause. A person's ("victim's) complaint is enough to charge somebody. Whether that will...