A 17 (legal high school dropout) is staying at her mothers friend house, can anybody get in trouble besides the mother?
the daughter explains that the mother is unstable and cannot find a home and therefore has not gone to school.
the mother explains also that she knew her daughter was staying at her mothers friends house and not attending school
the 17 year old is stopped by the police one night and they confront the mother about the daughter who was posessing stolen property and thats when they find out she wasnt with her mother.
the mother lives in nevada and was stopped in california
2007-02-14 04:54:33 · 7 answers · asked by Zak R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unless the mother gave over temporary legal custody to the other adult..then, the child and mother would most likely be the only ones held libel...however, if a child under the age of 18 is living in another state, other laws can apply..and the "birth" mother AND mother's friend can be in trouble for allowing a minor child to cross state lines...(doesn't matter that you have dropped out of school...you are still a minor..)...
You should not have been in possesion (or in the company of others) of stolen property to start with. Stealing is NOT cool. How would you like someone to steal from you?
2007-02-14 05:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Toots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of 17 year olds live away from their parents with out emancipation. Actually no one will get in any trouble for this -the daughter was staying with adults and mom can go where she wishes and doesnt have to take her daughter with her. Sorry i reread the question and sure she can get in trouble for the possession of stolen property but not for not living at home.
2007-02-14 05:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So the daughter would be charged with theft. Will the mummy get in hardship, maximum probable no longer. she will say that her daughter is uncontrollable. What could ensue next? The state can locate that the daughter is choose of holding amenities and convey an action to get the daughter into foster care or a collection homestead. El
2016-10-02 03:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, it's legal to drop out of school by 16 years of age, although it's a VERY poor decision. If the daughter is charged with a crime (and it appears that she will be) then both the mother AND the lady who is acting as guardian may be legally liable to the wronged party civilly.
2007-02-14 04:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the daughter has not legally emancipated herself from her mother, so technically she is STILL A MINOR under the eyes of the law (at least until she turns 18).
Oh well, such is life.
2007-02-14 04:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that the adult with whom she lives would have to be responsible for the teenagers actions.
2007-02-14 05:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the mother and the teen
2007-02-14 04:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋