My best friend (who is a straightedge kid and never has commited a crime) was told he might have to stay a weekend in juvineille hall. His parents took him to the detention center.
They said that he always argues with them (which is true, but they are very unreasonable. ex) They won't give him his depression meds, and he protests.) The police said that he should spend some time in jail...but, he has never commited a federal crime. Or any crime for that matter. He is a really good person. Is this legal?
2007-04-04 01:11:47 · 15 answers · asked by SNORLAX 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is the whole story as far as I know:
His mom took him to the detention center. They told him that he was bad, and this is where he would spend his life if he didn't straighten up. The police also said that he should spend a weekend there to get used to it. He is 14.
About the medication:
He has mild depression. His doctor percscribed some medicine, which his mom refused to buy, even though she had the money.
2007-04-04 01:25:24 · update #1
And about the "disrespect" issue"
No. He doesn't disrespect them. They pick out stuff about him (ex. clothing friends music etc.) and fight with him about it. He just sits and takes it...
2007-04-04 01:28:33 · update #2
He is straightedge...like he doesn't drink, do drugs, have sex, or do illegal activity. It isn't a gang here...
2007-04-04 01:42:25 · update #3
he is a minor..yes, his parents can have him detained..
2007-04-04 01:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by sayasyoulike 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-12 02:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Gisela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 23:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minors are the responsibility of their parents/guardians. If his parents want it, and the local police department has such a program, it's perfectly legal. Sounds like this straightedge kid is about to get introduced to a Scared Straight program.
Here's one such program in Georgia:
http://www.claytonsheriff.com/youth/scared_straight.htm
"Parents interested in referring their problematic child for the program may contact the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office at the numbers below. The program is for CLAYTON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY."
On a side note, straightedge has been classified as a gang in many communities thanks to hardliners. Your friend is basically wearing gang colors, whether or not he chooses to exhibit the aggressive, intolerant behavior of other straightedgers. Nothing prevents your friend from living a clean lifestyle. Dressing like an EMO kid, listening to anti-religious punk, and rebelling against his parents are NOT rights granted to a 14 year old.
Straightedge is classified as a gang in Reno and Salt Lake City to name just a few examples:
http://www.rgj.com/news/stories/html/2005/05/30/100693.php
http://www.slsheriff.org/html/org/metrogang/overview.html
"SXE members of ALF have committed $2.5 million in bombings in the Salt Lake area since 1996."
2007-04-04 01:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by Michael E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Slsheriff.org Inmate Lookup
2016-11-07 05:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't be imprisoned without conviction of a crime. I don't know if his parents feel he has been unruly and they are sending him to a scared straight or a boot camp type program that would be legal. I am unsure if you know the whole story and that can make a difference.
2007-04-04 01:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, it is legal. It depends on the evidence if u have. If u dont have enough evidence to prove that he is innocent, then too bad. In other words means he was framed or misunderstood. If u have a strong evidence that he is innocent then it is possible that you can send the people that hate your freind to jail LEGALLY.
2007-04-04 01:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by dark_wiszard 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How old is he? If over 16, definately not. If under 16 then its the same as if his parents locked him up. As long as he isnt mistreated it is legal.
2007-04-04 01:15:57 · answer #8 · answered by ALEX B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your friend still lives at home then he should show his parents some respect and live by their rules. Its a big bad world out there and your friend should try living in it for a while... maybe then he will realise how much his parent care for him!
2007-04-04 01:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by Chelsea Shrimper 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well under the Patriot Act yes it is, before that no. In this case since parents are in agreement it becomes a muddy issue. If they do or are really going to do this call DSS and also call the police and ask them why they think this is ok.
2007-04-04 01:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
No. If the parents are withholding medication from a sick person, maybe they need to spend some time in jail themselves. That's the craziest thing I ever heard of.
2007-04-04 01:16:50 · answer #11 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋