Unsure of penalties but I can tell you that you are NOT doing the runaway, his or her family, nor yourself any good by taking that position. The best thing you could do is find out what exactly is going on in this teens life that makes staying at home so hard. If this 16 year old is not being beaten or molested in any way you need to contact the parents and do everything in your power to reunite them. Good luck
Penalties for harboring a runaway vary by jurisdiction, but they can include fines or even criminal charges depending on the circumstances. It's important to contact local authorities to report the runaway and ensure they are safely returned to their guardians.
It's still harboring a runaway or could be kidnapping. The 19yo would end up with serious legal consequences.
Every state has different laws when it comes to harboring a runaway. Most states will give up to 1 year in jail and a 500 dollar fine.
In Canada, harboring a minor runaway is a gross misdemeanor. While the penalty can vary, someone convicted of this crime could spend up to one year in jail.
In Texas, a runaway at 17 is considered a minor. It is important to contact local law enforcement to report a runaway and seek assistance. Additionally, reaching out to family, friends, or social service agencies for support and resources can help ensure the safety and well-being of the runaway.
He could be charged with corruption of a minor and harboring a runaway, and possibly statutory rape if they're in a relationship.
You could be charged with "non coustodial interferance"
Harboring a runaway, and/or parental abduction. see links
The minor can be taken back home by law enforcement and you can be charged with harboring a runaway.
No. In many states you would be reported as a runaway. Anyone who takes you in could be charged with harboring a runaway or kidnapping. If there is abuse or neglect at home, notify a teacher or school counselor.
It's highly unlikely that authorities would intervene in such a situation unless the adult sibling placed the minor in a situation which could jeopardize said minor's welfare. The legal definition of "harboring a runaway" would not apply in such circumstances as long as the parent(s) were made aware of the minor's whereabouts.
No, and in this situation the adult could be facing possible charges, such as harboring a runaway, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, custodial interference, etc.