It you're 19 years old and living with parents, can you legally leave the house (or run away)?
Legally speaking, you're an adult at 18 so you can move out any time. I hope you have a plan on how you're going to support yourself once you leave.
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Legally speaking, you're an adult at 18 so you can move out any time. I hope you have a plan on how you're going to support yourself once you leave.
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With all due respect - if you're asking a question as basic as this about criminal procedure, you have no business representing yourself in this...
As they say, the first step is recognizing you have a problem. You would do well to consult with and hire an attorney sooner rather than later....