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Hadit

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What is the name of your state?Maine

My 20 year old son was arrested for aggrevated criminal mischief for vandalizing a new home being constructed.
Since he stills lives at home, am I liable for the restitution of the damages he caused or is he considered an adult on his own?
 


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Hadit

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Hadit said:
What is the name of your state? Maine

My 20 year old son was arrested for aggrevated criminal mischief for vandalizing a new home being constructed.
Since he stills lives at home, am I liable for the restitution of the damages he caused or is he considered an adult on his own?
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Happy Trails

Senior Member
Hadit said:
Hadit said:
What is the name of your state? Maine

My 20 year old son was arrested for aggrevated criminal mischief for vandalizing a new home being constructed.
Since he stills lives at home, am I liable for the restitution of the damages he caused or is he considered an adult on his own?
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**He is considered an adult. Make him get a job.
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CdwJava

CdwJava

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In theory? No. You cannot be held responsible. That does not mean that someone might not try to connect the two of you and sue you anyway. I doubt they would win, but you might have to pay an attorney to defend yourself.

I hope your son has a good job to pay for an attorney and restitution.

Carl
 
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