There is no law against police questioning a child without a parent present. For example, what if the police were questioning the child about child...

In Florida, the age of consent is 18, and sex between a 24 year old and any minor is a felony per Sec. 794.05. Parental consent is never a...

Displaying "harmful matter" to a person under age 18 is a crime under Texas Penal Code Sec. 43. 24...

Do grandparents have ANY rights in a Juvenile Felony matter?

Parental approval of a child's sexual activity is not a defense in the United States. Virginia's laws concerning sexual relations between a 14...

I smoked wile on diversion what happens now

You did not explain what you smoked (tobacco, marijuana, something else) or for what offense you are on diversion. If your diversion includes a...

If you were 17 when the intercourse took place, you are above the age of consent in Texas, per Texas Penal Code Sec. 21.11...

I live in alabama and my son who is 14 and will be 15 in march. At what age can he decide he doesnt want to go to his fathers?

At 18, he can refuse to see either parent.

If you're 17 and you run away from home and return the state at age 18 would you get charges?

If a person is ordered to appear in court and fails to attend, the court issues a warrant for their arrest. The warrant does not expire by virtue...

Juvenile sex offender, in state of WA, now living in CA.

California requires registration for persons whose out-of-state offenses would require registration if committed in California (Sec. 290.005...

Is there a statute of limitation regarding a juvenile citation for having a pocket knife on school campus.

Issuance of a citation without an arrest warrant does not toll the statute. See an experienced Defense attorney, or if you cannot afford one, ask...