How is it against the law ?

The 17 year old would be committing multiple felonies and at age 17 you are no longer a juvenile for the purposes of criminal law so they send you...

Can I but a restraining order on a 15 and 16 year kid

Restraining order? No, not unless you are involved in a civil lawsuit with them. For example, a divorce or child custody issue. Stalking...

If someone flipped me off and I do it back can I get in trouble or get charges pressed on me?

Ignore them. Completely. Don't respond to them. Block them on social media. Don't engage with that drama.

How do I prevent my boyfriend from going to jail?

Prison. Not jail. Prison. He is facing 20 years in the state penitentiary for having sexual contact with you. You are simply too young to...

International student with a theft misdemeanor arrest record, should I get the record expunged?

If you get it expunged, be certain to FIRST get a complete CERTIFIED COPY of everything the court's file... but I wouldn't even do that without...

What can I don to make this stop?

Report it to law enforcement. Hitting you in the face is probably the misdemeanor crime of Assault... unless it was somehow legally justified by...

The video can be requested either under the criminal discovery law (the aforementioned Article 39.14) or the public information act, which is in...

Ask the prosecutor's office. They are required by law to provide this information to the alleged victim pursuant to Article 56.02(a)(3)(A) of the...

What do i do in a family and custody has been filed against me and its been months ago?

I was flagged by Avvo to answer this question but it is outside my practice area. You need a Family Law attorney who has experience with Family...

Do I have to hire an attorney to not get jail time or anything serious for a first time shoplifting charge?

Swallow your pride and ask your parents for help. If my kids were in your shoes, I would want them to ask me. Not only for their sake, but also...