Can the police take your phone & read text messages?
The Law Regarding Cell Phone Search and Seizure (Please see our recent post from 7/25/14 Can the police search your
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Can my juvenile record be destroyed?
Adults of all ages return to juvenile court and adult court asking for their juvenile records to be destroyed or expunged.
What happens in juvenile court?
Some people call it “juvy,” “children′s court,” “juvenile court,” or “juvenile hall.” The names change from state to state,
Is every court decision final?
Once a decision is made by a judge or a jury at the trial court level, anyone can ask a
Can I buy and use fireworks?
When used carelessly or by people under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fireworks can quickly turn a celebration into
Can I go across the border with my friends?
You may be allowed to cross national borders without your parents. During the summer, winter vacation, or spring break,
Do I need a license to go hunting or fishing?
You may wonder why a permit or license to hunt or fish is required in the first place. Here
Can I sign a contract?
Most transactions today are put into writing, whether a lengthy legal contract or the fine print on a ticket
What is emancipation?
At some point before your eighteenth birthday, you′ll probably think about being on your own—or emancipated. But what does it
Do I lose any rights if I′m pregnant?
Not long ago, the answer to this question was a definite “yes.” In the 1970s, you could have been asked