Whats my rights as a 13 year old not try to press charges?

As you probably already know, it is hard for a 13-year-old to stop something like this. Even if the prosecutor's office has assigned a victim...

I agree with Mr. Olson. Here's a bit more information. A new law requires the State Department to note on passports of sex offenders that they...

There is a good chance you could prevail in a suit against your uncle. But unless he is wealthy, you might not get much benefit from suing him....

Can a 16-year-old girl date a 19-year-old boy?

Unfortunately, your boyfriend would probably violate the law called Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes. It makes it a crime for anyone...

Physical discipline of a child by a parent is not unlawful if it is “reasonable and moderate”. Striking a child with a closed fist is typically...

What to do for false molestation accusations?

This is a very dangerous situation for you. My most important advice: don't talk to ANYONE about the facts of the case until you talk with a...

I am a daycare provider who has had abuse and neglect allegations brought against me.I need legal help against these charges

It may be possible for an attorney to advance your defense, even though no charge has been filed, either by gathering evidence while it is fresh or...

I NEED A LAWYER WITH ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING EXPERIENCE! I HAVE MONEY. I JUST CANT SEEM TO FIND ONE THAT HAS DONE A NEGLECT CASE.

I'm not sure the "founded" determination would absolutely prevent your adopting a child, but it certainly would make it difficult. My firm...

The outcome of this kind of case usually depends on the particulars of the evidence--exactly what was going on with your step-daughter, what you...

Can a abuse finding be overturned?

The municipal court prosecution and the CPS process were separate. It sounds as though you have a CPS finding of physical abuse of a child. If...