This is one of those areas where the theory of the law and the practice of it are substantially different. Theoretically, children do not get to...

No. You cannot redo a criminal case that has already been adjudicated. If this man already served a sentence for this crime, then the criminal...

Is it legal for me, an 18 year old, to be intimate with my 16 year old girlfriend?

The law does not regulate who people can "date." The law does, however, have very strict rules about who people can have sexual contact with. And...

The question is, what does the order of guardianship say? If the court has ordered parenting time for the mother, then in theory you don't have the...

How can my daughter-in-law get custody in Oregon of her 5-yr-old son who was taken by child protective services in Missouri?

If the child is in Missouri and that state has asserted jurisdiction over the child, she would have to consult with an attorney who practices law...

Can my boyfriend thats 20 get any charges put upon him if im 16 and pregnant even tho my parents do agree ?

Your boyfriend has committed a crime and is at serious risk of prosecution. It is a crime in Oregon to have sex with anyone who is under age...

Can a statement made to a CPS worker be withdrawn?

No. I mean, you can contact the CPS worker and say you want to clarify, but there's no obligation on their part to believe your new story as...

Can a victim of rape sue the defendant in civil court still if the assistant DA caused a mistrial on the second day of trial?

Yes, your daughter can file a civil suit against her attacker for battery. A civil suit can't get him incarcerated, but it could result in a money...

At 18, you are an adult, and free to live where you like - if you can afford to do so. If you want your parents to continue to support you, you'll...

WHAT IS ELDER ABUSE?? IS THE FOLLOWING BELOW, ELDER ABUSE??

It's not clear from your narrative who "he" is, or what this person's relationship is to you. (Please see this Guide:...