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.
You could but since she's seventeen, most likely they won't.
Technically, you cannot be charged with harboring a runaway if the person has not been classifed as a runaway. However, if the person is found in your possession and they have no reason to be with you, then the police have every reason to question you.
It is possible that a person can be charged with harboring a runaway even if the other person was never filed as a runaway. This will vary depending on the state in which the harboring takes place.
Yes, parents of a runaway can press charges against someone for harboring a runaway if they believe that person helped or knowingly allowed the runaway to stay away from home. Harboring a runaway is considered a crime in many jurisdictions.
As long as the minor is a runaway you can get charged for harboring her. A 15yo may not choose where to live and is not allowed to leave without parental permission.
There is no law in the state of Maine, That will have you arrested for harboring a runaway.
You could be charged with "non coustodial interferance"
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.
Yes, there is such a law in Alaska - it is prosecuted under the Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor statute, and is a criminal offense.
It's still harboring a runaway or could be kidnapping. The 19yo would end up with serious legal consequences.
Yes. There is actually a charge for it... It could be harboring a runaway.
He could be charged with corruption of a minor and harboring a runaway, and possibly statutory rape if they're in a relationship.