Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Illinois

my child got into a fight and the parents are pressing charges what will happen and what do i need to do


Asked on 12/07/09, 10:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

If you care about your child and the parents who are pressing the charges won't reason with you, you need to find an attorney for your child. If your child is an adult, he or she can still use your help. When you do this, make sure to talk to the lawyer about "vicarious liability" -- in Illinois parents can be held liable for certain criminal acts committed by their children.

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Answered on 12/16/09, 8:06 am


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