My father was in trouble with the law when I was young...?
375158
You would need to go to the clerk of the court in which the hearing was held.  I'm not sure where you are, but there might only be a limited amount of information available.  If it involved a minor, you will get no identification whatsoever of the minor.
483694
he had an overbearing father
1003392
I think it would be best to talk to a lawyer in your state as the laws vary...I am so sorry that this is happening to you.\n It is a horrible feeling as I too am in the same boat as you.
839273
call someone and tell tehm. believe me i went thru that for 16 years. you need help. i learned that i did not have to accept my father hitting us and everything else. there are lots of people that will help. what we finally did was we told a preacher at a church and he had the police come to the church and talk to us then the cops never made us go back again.
35054
my dad..i lost him in an accident when i was 6
309254
Look at linked sites for help. \n\nGo to seek legal advice at a free law shop or such like. \n\nAnd good luck!
680531
I feel sorry for you dude, I went through that mess too. It costs big bucks but a good lawyer is your only hope,the courts are male bashers all the way, you don't stand a chance without one.
1042028
I think you should talk to the local authorities and tell them what's going on. He sounds abusive; if nothing else controlling. You may even be able to get an interpreter, if necessary, depending on your location. They will likely direct to to your local social services office. They can tell you if you need to and are able to file a protective order (i.e. restraining order).\nIt certainly doesn't sound as if you or your Mother have done anything illegal, and if he is your step father and a U.S citizen, your Mother probably went through INS for a permanent residence card (meaning she's here legally). I hope you two are able to work it out.
871326
It wouldn't be incorrect to sue him. Just wish you hadn't waited so long.  It can be done, Get yourself a lawyer that will take just a percentage of what you will initially get.\n\nIt won't make your father happy but you derserve something especially if he's treating you the way he is.  He's gotten awway with enough all ready.\n\nGODD LUCK!
773137
I was in the exact same situation when I was 19.  I had a totally clean record and had taken about $27 worth of stuff from a grocery store.  I did not have a job and I didn't want my mom to find out.\n\nI went to court on the date I was supposed to appear and I used the public defender that they had.  I was fined $500 plus another $100 (?) in court fees and given one year to do 40 hours of community service.  I think I was placed on probation for a year.   \n\nThe weird part was that they had told me something about how if I completed the 40 hours of community service it would be wiped off my record (?) because it was my first offense (something like that).  They kept saying the words 'misdemeanor' and 'felony'.  I could have sworn that they told me that if I didn't do my community service that it would be bumped up to a felony.  I don't see how that could have been true.  The whole thing was such a blur because I was so scared.  I was sure they were going to send me to jail.  \n\nI had to borrow the money from my boyfriend and I paid the fine.  My mom never found out.  A year went by and I never did the community service (long story).  When I returned to court when the year was up, I told the judge that I didn't do the community service and he said 'OK' and that was it.  I left.  I have no clue what I ended up actually being charged with and I've never seen my record.
487992
from my experience, he is in contempt of court by not following the judges orders.  this is pretty devious but it was done to me and it worked wonders...have an order of protection put on him and request custody of your daughter.  order of protection are much more than a restraining order.  police action will be taken anytime you request.  of course all you have to do is tell your lawyer or just go to the special victims unit and that you feel your life is in danger or has been threatened.  he will be screwed.  it still haunts me.  police used to call my cell phone and ask we i was at the moment.  all because she said i drove by the house.  none of what she told the police was true, and it didn't matter.  that order of protection sucks.  anytime he violates it, automatic 10 days in jail.  its dirty but its one way to stick it to him.  good luck.  oh, and there was no investigation to see if she was even telling the truth.  they just issued it and enforced it.
148168
I am so sorry to hear. It must be very difficult for you and your family. \nI hate to say this, but if my son had this many charges against him, I would have to let him deal with the consequences. Otherwise, the only thing he would learn is that "mom and dad (or one or the other) will bail me out." I've seen this happen to someone who I am very close to and she is on the verge on losing everything, including her mind, trying to keep her son from dealing with the responsibility of his actions. What happens when mom and/or dad are no longer there to bail him out? When does he start learning responsibility for his actions? Chances are that he will outlive you and if he doesn't learn now, then what happens to him? Not to mention the people he has harmed by committing these crimes. It is harsh, I know, and I'm sorry. I know this has to be extremely painful for you. \nHaving said that, if I were determined to try to help him, what I would do is contact an attorney for a consultation. Many atty's give initial consulations for free. I would contact Legal Services which is for people who cannot afford to hire an attorney and is usually located in the blue pages in your local phone book (if your phone book doesn't have blue pages, I mean the section for government phone numbers). I know in our area they have certain times each week you can call, speak to an atty and ask for legal advice, no charge. \nThe website is for a criminal defense lawyer in Lubbock. Don't know how close you are to him but his site says initial consultation is free.
398056
It seems like these issues would have been settled\nduring probate after your father's death.  Since\nyou were a minor, I can understand that your aunt\nmight have been assigned to handle your assets\nuntil you reached majority, but it sounds really\nfishy that you weren't told about the details when\nyou reached 18.  Actually, I think it's pretty weird\nthat you weren't at least *told* about the land when\nyou were 15.\n\nI'm not qualified to give legal advice, but it seems\nto me that the *worst* she could do is to bring a\ncivil suit against you in order to recoup the taxes\nshe paid while you were a minor.\n\nConsider this, though.  Once you turned 18, there was\nabsolutely no legitimate reason for her to continue to\npay those taxes.  Apparently, she volunteered of her\nown free will.  If she had told you about the land, it\nwould have been your responsibility and she would not\nhave had that burden.  I don't think she has a leg to\nstand on for claiming the taxes she paid after you\nbecame an adult.  I wonder if her behavior rises to\nthe level that it would be considered fraud; it *appears*\nshe was essentially trying to cheat you out of your\ninheritance.  Like I said, I'm not a lawyer, so I'm\njust musing about this.
288330
I'm so sorry to hear about your father.  You would need to either look at his will and/or talk to his attorney. It all depends on how many siblings and your father's choice.
802968
I think that you sure go to the Citizen's Advice Bureau and get some help. The father of your child should be helping you, I would suggest that you take him to court. But the C.A.B would be able to advise you on how you can go about this and they should give you all the help you need
574484
Well, I don't want to be the only different voice, but since you are a minor, your father should normally be allowed to "sign" for you, as your legal guardian. Since as someone under 18 you are not allowed to sign into a binding contract
838197
Oh man.  A bummer of a situation. First, does your Dad have the money to get it out of impoundment? Just because he's imprisoned doesn't make he has no cash.\n\nThat's a rough one man. I came close to that when I loaned my car to a new roommate years back. I didn't know that he was a sloppy drunk and nearly totaled my car. Good luck to you.