Can a 20 year old date a 16 year old?

It depends what you mean by "dating." It is generally legal for any two people to be friends with each other. "Age of consent" laws deal with...

How long can the police hold a Phone from a minor?

There is no specific time limit for holding evidence, and there are no special rules if the evidence item is a phone or a piece of minor's...

I got caught for petty theft three years ago and im still a minor is it going to affect me now as to me trying to get a job.

You have not explained what happened at Juvenile court (if you were referred to court at all). Were you placed on probation? Informal Probation?...

Can I be denied the right to file charges against someone if so for what reasons?

A private person has no power to "press charges" in a criminal matter. The police department investigates crimes, and has the discretion to...

How can I get emancipated?

It is not uncommon that 17 year olds fight with their parents. You will be 18 in two months, and therefore, it is unlikely that an emancipation...

17 y/o girl dating 15 y/o boy legal?

There is no law against anyone "dating" anyone in California, assuming that there is no intimate contact involved. In general, any two people who...

Does the court count the days you have served before you go To court for your sentence

In California, unless an incarcerated person agrees to "waive credits" as part of plea agreement, he or she gets credit for any portion of any day...

Can a good laywer get me no jail time

This type of posting is probably not the best way to get the advice you need. You should speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney in your...

This defendant or her family needs to speak to an experienced appellate attorney about possible remedies. It is possible that Ms. Dale could...

A murder trial lawyer misrepresented an alibi witness to a judge as cause to not pursue the alibi. Is that legal?

In California, a convicted person is entitled to appeal his convictions, and is entitled to an appointed lawyer on appeal if he cannot afford to...