Which parent is responsible when a 12-year-old minor is caught shoplifting $400 and the parents are divorced?

It will probably be one charge with the amounts added together. You both will be responsible. It is called joint and severable liability. If it...

Chances are he will not get parole on his first eligibility date and I would agree he will probably serve close to all, if not all of his time.

My fiancé has been falsely charged with aggravated sexual assault on a minor..what are his chances?

He needed to hire an attorney yesterday. This is a very serious charge and if he has an alibi it needs to be documented immediately.

Can a convicted felon get their record expunged for aggravated assult with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled sub.?

No unless you can get a pardon from the governor.

Would a lawyer help this serious case

The prosecutor is the person who tries to put someone in jail. They are not your lawyer but would be working on your behalf. If the person has...

Can I get a DWLE expunged? I received this in 2006. I had a DWI in 2004 and I was paying surcharges one payment was late.

Do you mean DWLI? And it is your fault if you didn't change your address. If it was a Class C and you received deferred adjudication then you...

My brother revived a letter today regarding excessive absences saying he has to go to court with his (social security number)

He needs to appear in court and explain the situation. This is a status offender criminal offense.

Can I leave home at 17?

I would contact a Family Law attorney about emancipation. Just because she is your parent does mean that she can assault and abuse you.

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My son, 16 yo, walked into a school with another boy from area door open saturday. What do I need for criminal trespass?

Chances are nothing is going to happen to them. But yes they could have been charged with criminal trespass.

Can a school police department talk or take a statement from a minor without a parent present or without letting the parents kno

Yes, the police can take a statement from a minor without a parent present. A child can request a parent be present but the police do not have to...