Juvenile Law

Based on your age, you could be facing charges in juvenile court for running away. I would advise that you speak with your grandmother and mother...

My interpretation of the law is that you would be charged with a misdemeanor, since you are under 21 and are using the ID to obtain entry into an...

Juvenile (F) violations: curfew & in park after hrs. Public Defender enough or do I need a lawyer? What is her/mine punishment?

As the others clarified, a public defender is a lawyer. I would need to know more information to give you an idea of the punishment range, however...

Can a juvenile with a low IQ still be found competent to stand trial in Superior Court?

Yes, as the competency evaluation will take other factors into account. If you feel that the interviewer did not obtain all of the necessary...

If my boyfriend is in a county jail with denied bond is there anyway he can be there for the birth of his child?

Without knowing the exact charges or when he was denied bond, this is hard to answer. Was the upcoming birth discussed at his initial bond hearing?...

I received a arrest citation for use of a public park. When the police arrived i literally was sitting on a bench. atl, ga

This sounds like a situation where you will have to attend court in a Municipal court, possibly the City of Atlanta. You may also have the option...

I need help on getting my friends to stop drinking. Any Ideas How?

Helllo! I agree with the other attorneys that this may not be a legal question, but I admire your dedication to helping your friends and those...

What happens when your charged with a second mip?

I agree that it might be helpful for you to hire an attorney. Typically, when you are arrested for the first time, the state is more lenient with...

Does a possession of marijuana less than a joint go to NCIC if it was juvenile ,

The only thing that concerns me about this situation is that you were indeed fingerprinted. It is quite possible the prints were never sent to a...

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I got caught stealing when I was 14, which was 5 years ago now, can I get a job in the medical field with it being expunged?

Typically, juvenile records are sealed. However, in some instances, there are petitions or motions that you must file in order for this to go into...