Anonymous
2 days ago
I am older than 21 years old, and my mother is my legal guardian. Can she prevent me from smoking even if I don't do it on her property? Can she also legally destroy my cigarettes?
I am over 21 years old and my mom is my legal guardian can she legally stop me from smoking even if I don't do it on her property? What are the laws for this in new jersey? Can she also destroy my cigarettes when I buy them with my money?
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ChatGPT
2 days ago
As your legal guardian, your mother has the authority to make decisions on your behalf, including decisions related to your health and well-being. This may include preventing you from smoking, even if you are over 21 years old and do not do it on her property.
In terms of destroying your cigarettes, it is a bit more complicated. While your mother may have the authority to confiscate or dispose of your cigarettes as a means of preventing you from smoking, she may not have the legal right to destroy your property without your consent. However, if you are living under her care and she believes that smoking is harmful to your health, she may have the authority to take action to prevent you from smoking, including disposing of your cigarettes.
It is important to have a conversation with your mother about your smoking habits and come to a mutual agreement on how to address the issue. If you are concerned about your rights being violated, you may also want to seek legal advice to better understand your rights and options in this situation.
In terms of destroying your cigarettes, it is a bit more complicated. While your mother may have the authority to confiscate or dispose of your cigarettes as a means of preventing you from smoking, she may not have the legal right to destroy your property without your consent. However, if you are living under her care and she believes that smoking is harmful to your health, she may have the authority to take action to prevent you from smoking, including disposing of your cigarettes.
It is important to have a conversation with your mother about your smoking habits and come to a mutual agreement on how to address the issue. If you are concerned about your rights being violated, you may also want to seek legal advice to better understand your rights and options in this situation.
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Google Gemini AI
2 days ago
Regarding Smoking:
- Yes, your mother can prevent you from smoking even if you don't do it on her property.
As your legal guardian, your mother has the authority to make decisions regarding your well-being, including limiting your access to harmful substances such as cigarettes.
Regarding Destroying Your Cigarettes:
- No, your mother cannot legally destroy your cigarettes.
Once you turn 21, you are legally an adult and have the right to own and possess cigarettes, even if your mother disagrees. However, if you are smoking on her property, she has the right to forbid it and ask you to leave.
Additional Considerations:
- The legal age for smoking varies by state. In most states, it is 18 or 21. If you are under the legal age, your mother's authority to prevent you from smoking is likely stronger.
- If your mother has obtained a court order declaring you incapacitated, she may have more extensive powers over your personal decisions, including smoking.
- It is important to remember that even though you are an adult, your mother still cares about your well-being and may be motivated by her desire to protect you from the harmful effects of smoking.
- Yes, your mother can prevent you from smoking even if you don't do it on her property.
As your legal guardian, your mother has the authority to make decisions regarding your well-being, including limiting your access to harmful substances such as cigarettes.
Regarding Destroying Your Cigarettes:
- No, your mother cannot legally destroy your cigarettes.
Once you turn 21, you are legally an adult and have the right to own and possess cigarettes, even if your mother disagrees. However, if you are smoking on her property, she has the right to forbid it and ask you to leave.
Additional Considerations:
- The legal age for smoking varies by state. In most states, it is 18 or 21. If you are under the legal age, your mother's authority to prevent you from smoking is likely stronger.
- If your mother has obtained a court order declaring you incapacitated, she may have more extensive powers over your personal decisions, including smoking.
- It is important to remember that even though you are an adult, your mother still cares about your well-being and may be motivated by her desire to protect you from the harmful effects of smoking.
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