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Technically yes, they are. Unless the child is emancipated they are still (legally speaking) under the care and control of the parent. However if the 17 year old commits an offense against another party the juvenile themselves will be the one prosecuted.
If the offense amounts to a tort - whether the wronged individual should institute civil action against the juvenile's parents is an opinion that you should consult an attorney about.
What else can I help you with?
What if a 78 pound 4 year old steals and massacres your 3 month old copy of Pokemon soul silver?
4 year old children of any size are not responsible for their actions. They really don't know right from wrong yet. If the child is not a sibling, let his parents know what has happened and hopefully they will replace your game.
If an 18 year old is living with his 14 year old girlfriend and her parents can he get in trouble?
Yes. Even if you are with her and her parents, an 18 year old can get in toruble for that.
How do you protect an elderly parent whose over fifty year old son lives with and steals from her?
call the cop'sz
What if your 15 year old steals from the famliy home?
You can have them arrested and also if they are using drugs you can also have them arrested for possession
Can parents stop a 17 year old from moving out in Australia?
In the country of Australia parents can stop a 17 year old from moving out.Yes, parents can stop a 17 year old from moving out in the country of Australia.
What can happen to parents for letting a 19 year old boy live with their 15 year old daughter?
Nothing can happen to the parents as long as the 19 year old and 15 year old are not having sex.
Can a 16 year old live with her 19 year old boyfriend in her parents home legally?
Yes if the parents agree to it.
Can a 16 year old move in with her 18 year old boyfriend in his parents home?
As long as she has her parents' permission. Otherwise they need to live where their parents say.
Can an 18-year-old date a 13-year-old with a parents consent?
No.
Can a 21 year-old marry a 17 year old?
If they have the permission of the parents.
What sentence can you give us with the word contemplate?
if a 5-year-old steals a cookie, you give them a time out so they can CONTEMPLATE on what he/she did.
Can a 16 year old get married to a 20 year old?
Not without the permission of the parents of the 16 year old.
