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I was assaulted about 6 months ago in a bathroom. I have video of the incident. Can I press charges on the guy who attacked me. Im also a minor

Answered 5 years and 9 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
You need to immediately take your evidence to the police department and file a report. Criminal charges are generally brought as the state versus the person. If they are not helpful, there is a procedure where you yourself can go to a magistrate, but the better way to prosecute is through the police and the state prosecutors... Read More
You need to immediately take your evidence to the police department and file a report. Criminal charges are generally brought as the state versus the... Read More

How do I know if I getting drug tested ??

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
If you are on probation, the safest thing is to assume every day that you will be drug tested the next morning. Perhaps you won't be, but probably some days you will.
If you are on probation, the safest thing is to assume every day that you will be drug tested the next morning. Perhaps you won't be, but probably... Read More

Truancy

Answered 5 years and 10 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
Were you and/or your son appointed an attorney for the truancy case? Sullivan House is, I think, considered more of a mental health/counseling situation than a lockdown. I'm sure it feels like a lockdown punishment, but I don't think the State of Tennessee considers it one.  In my experience, program length can have to do with how well somebody adapts to the program. If your son is not taking too well to it, that may be why his time got extended. Your son's attorney would know if there is any legal step that can be taken, or if your son just simply has to complete the program. Juvenile Delinquency is different from adult criminal cases. Technically, once a chiid is delinquent, the Court can hold them unti they are not a child anymore. A '30 day' charge for an adult can lead to a lot more than 30 days for a child.... Read More
Were you and/or your son appointed an attorney for the truancy case? Sullivan House is, I think, considered more of a mental health/counseling... Read More

Can the school search my daughters car without my consent?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
There are many things about a vehicle search that a lawyer will review to be sure it was a legal search. That said, your consent was not needed to search her car on school property.
There are many things about a vehicle search that a lawyer will review to be sure it was a legal search. That said, your consent was not needed to... Read More

How is it legal to remove children from the home when only 1 out of 3 are truant

Answered 6 years and a month ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
You should have an attorney in the case, and they should be able to tell you exactly how the law applies to what is happening in your case.
You should have an attorney in the case, and they should be able to tell you exactly how the law applies to what is happening in your case.

What happens if a student is supposed to be home schooling but isnt and neither is he going to school

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
Child is truant, and faces legal problems along with responsible adult(s).
Child is truant, and faces legal problems along with responsible adult(s).

Hi, in order to start the emancipation of a minor would I need to go to the town hall or courthouse? Also do I need a lawyer? I live in TN

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
Tennessee has a unique legal statute on emancipation. The minor may have a next friend petition for the removal of the disabilities of minority in the chancery court in the county the minor resides. So, courthouse.   The petition must state, among other things, the reason on which the removal of the disability is sought. If a decree is rendered removing the disability of a minor, the decree will be rendered for a specific purpose and the purpose will be stated in the decree. The decree may be for the partial removal of the disability to enable the minor to do some particular act or for the general removal of the disability. I think this petition will require an attorney's help.   If general emancipation is granted, the minor will have all of the rights of an 18 year old, including the right to contract, sue and be sued, and buy and sell property. The court then decides on the Emancipation, and no minimum age is specified (§29-31-101 et seq.)... Read More
Tennessee has a unique legal statute on emancipation. The minor may have a next friend petition for the removal of the disabilities of minority in... Read More

is it legal for the police to question my child without a parent present

Answered 7 years and 3 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
There are, by my best count, 17 states that require a parent or attorney be present when a minor is interviewed by police. Tennessee is not one. It is legal in Tennessee for police to interview a minor without a parent’s knowledge, permission or presence.
There are, by my best count, 17 states that require a parent or attorney be present when a minor is interviewed by police. Tennessee is not one. It... Read More

In the state of Tennessee can a 17 year old and 22 year old legally get married with parental consent?

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
Yes. Parents will have to accompany the minor to the courthouse to get the license.
Yes. Parents will have to accompany the minor to the courthouse to get the license.

I received a letter stating today from juvenile court order to vacate capias on a child support case. What does this mean?

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by Aaron Gabriel Walsh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Juvenile
vacating the capias means that a warrant the court issued for nonappearance has been called back. Notice of a court date a year away sounds unusual, I’m sure you have carefully looked at the date but take another look. Maybe call the clerk of court and make sure your notice doesn’t have a typo... Read More
vacating the capias means that a warrant the court issued for nonappearance has been called back. Notice of a court date a year away sounds unusual,... Read More
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