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mind you they just sent me the changed court date yesterday. talk about short timing.

My friend/boss and i were at her house, and we were holding onto mail from her past roomate, the situation had ended badly. We told them "come get your mail, or we will burn it" we were not going to of course,but we didnt know of any other way to get it to them. her and her boyfriend arrived shortly afterwards, and had called the police, but after they recieved their mail from us, abd were told to leave, they decided to have some choice words with my friend. It escalated and the ex-roommate's boyfriend punched my friend in the face on her property. i defended her physically, and recieved an assualt ticket. he didnt get anything, though he didnt hurt her bad, im curious if i have a chance to get my ticket cleared in my trial, seeing as the judge denied my appeal for a court appointed attorney. if you could assist me with any references of oregon laws that they broke that will help my case, i would appreciate it Dear Alex: AsktheJudge.info is an educational site for and about teens and the laws that affect them. You will have a chance to tell your side of the story and let the judge or jury decide the outcome if you choose to take your case to trial. You could try to schedule a consultation with a local criminal defense attorney in your area for more information and advice. Good luck. (This is information only - not legal advice.)

today i went on to my old school campus during school hours to drop off photos for some one. i stayed for a few minutes to talk then i was picked out of a crowd and taken to the security office. then was given a ticket with a court date set for Feb, 25th, 2013. i am 19 years of age, and my questions were. will this go my record? how much will i have to pay for this ticket? this was my very first offence with the law and i do not have any thing on my record at all. i had pure intentions just logic was not there. i realize it was wrong and wish to just get this all behind me. please help... Dear George: Because this is your first offense and you've never been in trouble before, you may be offered a diversion program. This means that upon successful completion of the program (community service and payment of a fine), the charges would be dropped and you would not have a record. Fines vary from court to court, but generally they are between $100 and up to several hundred. You will find out more when you go to court including what your options are. Good luck. (This is information only - not legal advice.)

I live in a house with 6 other housemates. If one of my housemates gives permission for someone to enter the house but another housemate does not, would the guest be trespassing? Dear Anon: You need to look at the terms of your rental agreement. There may be specific conditions concerning visitors. You could also ask the landlord about this and for a copy of the agreement if you don't have it. Good luck. (This is information only - not legal advice.)

Dear Marie: It's unlikely that your record would prevent you from attempting to become emancipated, but it may not help your chances. Becoming emancipated is usually a difficult thing to do as you have to show the court that you are living independently, able to take care of all of your bills, etc. and that you are a mature and responsible young person. Click here for more information about the process in your state, but be sure that the requirements are current by contacting your local court and asking for an application packet and the court process. Best of luck to you.

A judge may want to hear from any age teen when it comes to making a custody determination, but the older you are (approximately 15-17), the more likely the judge will consider your thoughts and feelings. However, there has to be a court hearing in order for the judge to hear from you, so if your parents’ custody arrangements have already been determined by the court, there may not be an opportunity to be heard by the judge. Perhaps you could try sitting down with your parents (either together or separately) and let them know how you are feeling. They may not realize what you truly want and may be willing to work around your desires. If they agree to make some changes based on what you want, there shouldn’t be any problem although they may need to go back to court to get any custody orders modified. Best of luck.

I'm brrian from texas ive skipped school like for 51 days and still havent got caught or gotten a ticket if I fail a test or class would the principal look at my record of absentces to go to next grade or would I be caught soner or later even thoe I stopped Dear Brian: You could get caught anytime a school official checks your attendance records. So, be prepared for the consequences. You may be detained until you make up the time or credits or be required to repeat the semester or school year. It depends on the laws in your state and policies of the school district. We're glad to hear you've stopped the unexcused absences.

HI, Im 21 and I graduated high school in 2009. In 2007 I received a truancy letter from the school but it turns out they made a mistake with my attendance. The assistant principal took the letter from my hand and said "ill take care of it". I dont recall if i ever received a court summons in the mail. Worst case scenario if they did send me a court hearing , and i did not attend, what's the worst that could happen? Dear Eddy: It's possible that the matter is still pending in which case you need to contact the court to resolve the matter. If it is still pending, the case should be closed once they find out that you are now 21 and that you graduated from high school. Call the juvenile court in the county where you attended school and simply ask if there is anything pending under your name, date of birth, etc. Good luck. (This is information only - not legal advice.)

im 14 and a freshman and live in arizona. its my 1st time ditching. How much trouble? Dear Cheyenne: Check your Student Handbook to see what the rules and policies are concerning unexcused absences. They should be spelled out in the handbook. You may not be facing any consequences since it's your first time, but keep in mind that the more school you miss, the more likely you will be facing detention, in school suspension and even be referred to truancy court. Good luck. (This is information only - not legal advice.)

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I and my daughter live in warren, pa and I just got a court summons for my 14 yr old for missing 3 days(oct 9,10,11). I did write an exuse but she never turned it in until oct 26, 2012. The letter was signed on Oct 25, 2012. She has missed 6 total days all together of school but no unexused absents or tarties at all. Why am i getting this letter? Should I get a lawery?? It also says I am pleding not guilty. Court date is Nov. 6. Dear Beth: First, you could try talking to the school's attendance officer to see whether the matter can be cleared up. Otherwise, be sure to go to court with your daughter on the date and time ordered so that you can explain to the judge or whoever your daughter is supposed to meet with that the absences were in fact excused, but your daughter did not turn in the note until after the court date had been scheduled. You do not need an attorney for the court date. If, after you go to court, you feel that you need an attorney to represent you or your daughter, then you could look into hiring one, but the matter may be resolved at the first court date. Good luck to you and your daughter. (This is information only - not legal advice.)

Dear Cameron: Depending on the facts of the incident, the search may have been appropriate or not. School officials are authorized to conduct searches of students and their lockers, cars, backpacks, etc. This may include a strip search but under special circumstances and done within specific rules designed to make the experience as harmless as possible. This student should discuss what happened with her parents. They will be able to schedule a meeting with the school officials to find out what happened and if further action is called for. Good luck to them.

You could make a complaint to the police and if they choose to investigate your son's friend's parents, they will turn over any information to the prosecutor's office who ultimately decides whether or not any charges should be filed. As for your son, you could try contacting the juvenile probation department and see if an officer could sit down with your son and have a serious conversation about the road he's heading down and the possible consequences he may face. If your son continues to stay away from home and does not listen to you, as a last resort, you could look into filing an incorrigibility claim and getting the court involved. Good luck to you both.