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Yes. An emancipated minor is legally an adult.

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Yes, an emancipated minor can still face legal consequences and go to jail if they break the law. Emancipation only grants the minor certain adult rights but does not exempt them from legal responsibility.

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What age are you emancipated in delaware?

In Delaware, a minor can be emancipated at the age of 18. However, under certain circumstances, emancipation can occur earlier if the minor gets married, joins the military, or is declared emancipated by a court.


How can a minor be emancipated under California law.?

In California, a minor can be emancipated by proving they are financially self-sufficient, have appropriate housing, and can make informed decisions on their own. They must also convince the court that emancipation is in their best interest.


Can a minor be emancipated from one parents without being emancipated from the other?

In some states, a minor can be emancipated from one parent without being emancipated from the other, as long as the court deems it in the minor's best interest. This process usually involves demonstrating financial independence or other valid reasons for seeking emancipation from one parent.


What is the possibility of a minor actually getting emancipated in the state of Virginia?

The possibility of a minor being emancipated in Virginia is generally low, as it requires a court to determine that emancipation is in the minor's best interest. Factors considered include the minor's age, maturity, financial independence, and ability to support themselves. It is a complex legal process and not commonly granted.


Is a pregnant minor considered emancipated in Massachusetts?

No, pregnancy does not automatically emancipate a minor in Massachusetts. A pregnant minor is still under the legal control and responsibility of their parents or legal guardian unless they have been legally emancipated through a court process.

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Can you go to jail for protecting a minor from an adult?

Depending on how you are protecting the minor from an adult you could go to jail. If you are protecting the minor within the guidelines of the law then you will not go to jail.


Can I go to jail for battery deliquency of minor and fighting in public?

Yes, you can go to jail for battery, delinquency of a minor, and fighting in public. How much time you can spend in jail will depend on your local and state laws.


What are your feelings on a relationship with a minor?

U go to jail.


You are 17 living with a 24 year man and you have your parents permission can he go to jail?

it depends on the state or if you are "emancipated"


You are a minor can you still go to jail for holding a runaway?

Yes


What happens if you have a kid with a minor?

Huh you go to jail for rape!


How long can you go to jail for minor in consumption?

25 years


Can a minor go to jail for stealing a 30 headset?

Something will probably happen but maybe jail is not that likely.


Can an emancipated minor have a relationship with an adult?

No, emancipated or not. It's wrong and a crime for the adult.


Can you get welfare if you are a emancipated minor?

Yes


Can the parents go to jail if the minor child gets into trouble?

No, the parent, or guardian, cannot go to jail for what they're son/daughter has done.


How do you spell emancipated minor?

That is the correct spelling of the term "emancipated minor" (someone under legal age that is court-afforded the status of an adult).