Legal Representation For Minors

Summary

Minors have a right to legal representation in New Hampshire. Public defenders are usually provided if you cant afford a lawyer. You have the right to understand the charges against you. Contact your parents or guardian, reach out to New Hampshire Legal Assistance, and discuss your case with a juvenile law attorney. Dont feel pressured into accepting charges without fully understanding them.

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Anthony
Hello Anthony, it's nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal concerns today?
Can I have a attorney fight a situation
Hello Anthony, certainly, an attorney can represent you in legal matters. Could you please provide more details about the situation? Also, your location would be useful to provide relevant information.
I’m 15 years old I go to Wasan regional high school today. A boy handed me a nicotine device. I was turned around to see my principal staring at me and I walked by him hiding it, and he clearly does not notice anything as he pretends and walks up to the other boy and ask him a question. Then he turns around and starts questioning me so there was multiple lies in the scenario when he told he told the story later. I am being charged as an adult and being sent to court and my school resource officers telling me I cannot have a public defendant and I cannot talk to a probation officer to see if this situation is right and what I’m being charged with for such a small first offense I think this is ridiculous and unfair and there’s absolutely no way I cannot have anyone help me out in court because of my school resource officer making up to the extreme of three day suspension they claimed that vaporizing device I’m out for no reason with the other charges considered going against the state right now just because I was caught with a vaporizing device
Hello Anthony, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The laws can vary greatly depending on your location. Could you please share where this incident took place?
New Hampshire winnisquam
Hello Anthony, I understand your concern. Here are some general points based on New Hampshire laws:
*. Minors have a right to legal representation.
*. A public defender is usually provided if you can't afford a lawyer.
*. You have the right to understand charges against you.
I suggest reaching out to a local legal aid organization.
Winnasquam regional Highschool
Hello Anthony, it seems you're in a difficult situation. Here are some steps you might consider:
*. Contact your parents or guardian about the issue.
*. Reach out to New Hampshire Legal Assistance: www.nhlegalaid.org
*. Discuss your case with a juvenile law attorney.
Remember, you have rights. Don't feel bullied into accepting charges without understanding them fully.