Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

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My cousin met this guy who said he was 18 and she was 19 at the time..she got pregnant then he told her he was 14!!! she had the baby his mom found out and they arressted her..what rights does she have? they have her on 440,000.00 bail. how can she defend herself? they took her baby and put her in foster care. does she have any rights to her child? can her mother get her child? she got arrested on 5/7/2009


Asked on 5/12/09, 10:26 am

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Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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She has the right to defend herself against the charges. If she doesn't know how, then she should hire an attorney that does. Guardianship over the baby is a separate issue that must be defended as well. If serious about hiring counsel for her, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 5/12/09, 1:02 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

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She thought that the 14 year old was really 18? That might be a tough sell. She has the right to defend herself on the rape charge. If she cannot afford a lawyer, one will be aoppointed for her.

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Answered on 5/12/09, 2:09 pm


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