The age of consent in FL is 18. There is a close in age exception for a person 23 or younger to engage in sexual activity with a 16 or 17 year old....

What should I do?

You need to speak with your attorney, Public Defenders are attorneys. You have a situation that cannot be answered on this forum. Make sure that...

You need to speak with the prosecuting attorney. They will be able to tell you the status of the case and how they intend to proceed.

My Father passed in 2002 I was spose to get inheritence when I was 18 but got locked up. Said I can still get is this true

Unless there was a stipulation in the will that said that you forfeit your inheritance if incarcerated, it is still there, and yours. Speak to the...

What can I do? How can I help?

NE is one of only three states that set the age of majority at 19. That means that the person is still a minor and subject to the wishes and care...

What should I do if my court appointed attorney will not answer the phone?

You need to keep calling. Ask what is a good time to call and set up a telephone interview. A judge is not going to dismiss your case because you...

Your son needs to worry about the charges. The age of consent is 16. So his actions constitute rape. The fact that the parents knew is not a...

What will happen if I do not attend court ordered rehab?

Can't say for TN, but in MD not a good situation. If the rehab was part of probation, you have violated the probation. If it was instead of...

Does the victim of a second degree assault or reckless endangerment need to be present at the preliminary hearing?

Contact the State's attorney. They will tell you if you are needed for the preliminary hearing. Many times violent crimes are being indicted prior...

What can happen if I get my 16 year old girlfriend pregnant? here's the thing I'm 15, can I be charged?

Why are you even engaging in this type of activity? If you are on this website asking for advice after the fact, maybe you should have thought...