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  • I'm 17 and my boyfriend is 19. We want to get married. Do I need the permission of both of my parents or is it ok if only one signs the notorized consent form?


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      Is it legal for someone over the age of 18 to carry a bb gun (pistol) without any sort of permit as long as it is visible?
      Can a person be arrested for the same crime in different states?
    Particularly Felonies, how does the system work?
      

    what is the penalty/law if a 26 year old male assaulted/beat up a 17 year old male

      I would like to know if a bee bee gun would be considered a firearm, deadly weapon, ect. I have been convicted of a felony and want to know if im allowed to have a bee bee gun and take it camping with me if i want to i have kids and they like to shot the bee bee gun but i carry it when were out and i would like to know if this is legal i carry it in a hoster when camping. IS this leagal???
      What will happen for a class 4 felony assault on a minor?
      Can you hit back an abusive parent?
      My neighbor who's in his mid 30's punched me in the face. It cut my face open with his ring and I had to go to the hospital for stitches. Then he threatned to kill me and my brother and our friends. He was really drunk. What can he be charged with and am I going to have to testify? Mom and dad called the police.
      Does maliciously dumping beer on someone's head constitute assault or some other violation of the law?
      What if no one believes that you are being abused by your boyfriend.
      Do jails have to separate juveniles from the general population?
      How come somebody serving a life sentence can get out early?
      What is the penalty for assault and battery?
      What would the punishment be if someone assassinated the president?
      Is it illegal to own or possess a malee weapon, such as a sword or kendo stick?
      If you refuse to let a police officer in your home, can he force his way in?
      What is a threat? What is a false accusation and what are the consequences of doing it?
      If I am charged with a felony and have used diversion on a 4th degree assault can I still use diversion for the felony?
      If a minor shoots someone for breaking into their house and trespassing, will they be charged with murder?
      Can you have a gun and keep it for your self defense if you need it, what are the charges if police finds it?
      Can an officer pat me down even if he knows I don't have a weapon?
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