If I am 16 years old but am 17 on my court date in the state of texas and get caught shoplifting can they try me as an adult?

Because the offense was committed when you were 16 years of age, you will be prosecuted in juvenile court. The laws that would allow the...

Your son has a juvenile record for an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUV) charge. Nothing will happen with that record just because he has...

You have been arrested and charged by police with intentionally or knowingly possessing a controlled substance. Your explanation and your...

What are my options ? Son been charged with criminal mischief he is only 11 years old first time getting in trouble .

Your son has been charged with Class A Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief $750-$2,500. Your son does need to go with you to Court and, as he has been...

Texas will absolutely bring your boyfriend back. There is a national database for open warrants including parole warrants. Law enforcement across...

After I turn 18 can i leave my parent's house without telling her or do I have to let her know that I'm leaving ?

You are an adult for all purposes at 18. You can come and go as you please. However, burning a bridge with your mother would not be a very good...

A minor made a transaction with an adult to hold onto their pet for petsitting purposes

I agree with Mr. Brosnan, this is not a contract issue it is a theft. If the first Lewisville Officer contacted won't do anything go to his or her...

Regarding a warrant, the above answer directs you to the correct website to check and see if you have one. Being sent back to Denton County this...

Until you are 18 years of age or you are legally emancipated you are your parents responsibility by law. In Denton County we do not treat 17 year...

Need to know legal rights

Whatever actions your brother-in-law is alleged to have taken that amounted to sexual harassment could also constitute a crime. If he is...