What are the penalties on a 15 year old for extortioning 10,000 of an adult?

This is a totally inappropriate way to resolve this problem. Extortion is a felony in California, even if the facts underlying the extortion are...

What if i want to add a middle name on my current name?

If your full name is "Mary Kay Smith" and you just want to be called "Mary Kay" instead of "Mary," no legal action is needed. Same if you want to...

Age of consent in Indiana

Regardless of the age of consent, parents have the right to disapprove of their minor children's friendships and activities. They can forbid their...

I am a sex offender who commited a crime when i was 17 can I join the army?

The army offers a list of "disqualifiers" at this link: http://mobile.army.com/info/usa/disqualifiers If you don't see a clear answer, your...

Iam 17 and turning 18 in five months will my 22 year old boyfriend get in trouble .and i also have a baby who is a year

The age of consent for sexual activity in California is 18. A person more than three years older who has sexual activity with a 17 year old is...

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Do I need to hire a lawyer to help my 16 year old nephew get emancipated?

If your nephew is doing well and has a good family, what is the need for emancipation? In California, emancipation is available for minors aged...

Massachusetts law forbids anyone to have sex with a person under age 16....

Is there a way to move out when your 16 other then getting emancipated?

In situations where parents and teens cannot get along, it is wise to consider family counseling. Counseling is available through most health plans...

A person under age 16 cannot consent to sexual activity in Alabama: http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/13A-6-70.htm Alabama...

My stepson who is only 15yrs old was detained by the police department for 8 hours , he asked 4 times to call his mom .

Police don't need to notify parents before questioning a minor. You need to immediately contact an experienced local juvenile criminal defense...