QUESTION
What are the legal consequences for a 16 year old to runaway from home for less than 24 hours?
Asked on Sep 23rd, 2012 on Criminal Law - Florida
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If a 16-year-old leaves his home in the middle of the night, and comes back home about 12 hours later, and the police are called, how much trouble legally can the 16-year-old get in? Would the police search for him in that short of amount of time?
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Michael J. Breczinski
They may or may not, Depends on the police department.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2013 at 2:29 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
There is a status offense for running away from home.Typically, this matter when handled in juvenile court would result in a term of probation. If the police were called, they would begin looking for the person once it was determined he/she had run away.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Michael Paul Vollandt
Not much and some one has to know your are missing before the police will be involved.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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Not much trouble.Probably a good talking to and leave it at that, if this is the only problem. If drugs are involved, it's a much different case.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
As a 16 year-old runaway and being gone for less than a day you will not have any criminal repercussions against you. This may be reported to the juvenile court and/or to the child protective services to investigate the reasons for the runaway.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
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Trouble will be with the parents, not the police. No search would occur unless foul play or harm was suspected.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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Since he came home, probably none.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Unlikely that anything will happen.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Normally, the police wait 24 hours before searching for the missing person.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You can be taken into juvenile court for being a runaway.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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From what you say, the runaway has nothing to worry about.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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The possibilities are endless, depending upon what the police are willing to do.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 5:24 PM