He will probably be charged as an adult and face trial for assault and battery.
can a 17 year old move out on their own can a 17 year old move out on their own
No. The age of majority in CA. as in most of the U.S. is 18.
It depends upon the circumstances of the physical encounter. If the minor initiated the fight then the young adult would simply be defending themselves. Missouri as most US states can charge and prosecute a 17-year-old as an adult if the situation warrants.
No, the parents cannot voluntarily abandon their authority. There can only be a parent or a court designated 'legal guardian.' A minor cannot have both, only one or the other.
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Yes you are in trouble. You are an adult and she is a minor.
Yes he is an adult and she is a minor. He can be charged with rape.
It's the adult that will get into trouble if the minor, the 17yo, is below the age of consent.
Whether you're an adult wanting to date a minor,or a minor wanting to date an adult - either way,the adult member of the pair could find themselves in serious trouble -EPECIALLY if the word "dating" is being used to mean "having sex with." Additionally: If the minor's parents/guardian object, they could go to court and have the adult barred from having contact with their child.
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No. At 17 you are still a minor. The 20 year old is an adult and can be charged with rape of a minor. You will not be an adult until 18.
Yes there is. You are a minor at 17 he is an adult at 22 and it is illegal for him to have a relationship with you. Rape charges can be filed against him because of this. It doesn't matter if he had your consent or not.
Yes, a 17-year-old can be tried as an adult in federal court and if convicted, can be sentenced to federal prison. The decision to try a minor as an adult is typically based on the severity of the crime and the minor's criminal history.
umm... You would be an adult and he would be a minor. That would make you at fault for everything.
No. 17 is still a minor and 28 is an adult.
No, because the 17 year old is a minor. However, if he or she is "emancipated" they have the status of an adult. An emancipated minor is one who is married, is a member of the armed forces or has gone to court to be legally declared an adult.
No. you may have additional rights, but you are still legally a minor.