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I am 17 years old. I was 16 when this happened, i went to Andover, Ohio with a friend to get her computer fixed. (an hour and half away) My father new, who i was with, where i was at, and had a number to get a hold me at. He called the cops on me because i didnt get home until late it took for ever to fix her computer. He told the cops he didnt know were i was he didnt have a number to reach me. ( it was in his cell phone and written on the board at my house.) basically claimed i was missing. when i returned home i got out of a car in my parking lot and walked to my door and a cop pulled up who had been sitting in the parking lot waiting. well now i have to go to court on monday.
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you didn't say how late you were out. but from what you wrote i would say this: your dad overacted and you should of called him to check in.
you're still a minor and you still live at home. that means you must still abide by your parent's rules. and if you have a forgetful dad (like mine), you're going to have to take the extra responsibility to keep him "in the know." it may suck, but that's part of growing up.
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I wish I could tell you that there is something you can do, but because were a minor then, and still are, your father can react in any way that he chooses as far as you are concerned because he is the legal guardian. Your state might have a law stating differently, but in my state it's totally legal with what your father did. If you live in Ohio look at your state laws (you can find them online), if you live out of state then look at that states laws, but you might also have to look up town or county laws if your area has a specific curfew or laws if you are a repeat offender. Every place is different. I'm not sure if I answered your question(you never really asked one, just said what was happening)
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OK. What's the question? If you are asking if this is legal, it is. You were 16. If the city has a curfew or if you are a repeat offender who violates staying out late or an unruly teen then your dad has the right to handle the way he did. If you have previously been to court for it, they have instructed your dad to follow these instructions which involve calling them, regardless of where you were or what you were doing, you weren't at home.
Can you prove that the number was in his cell or written down? Not that it will change the outcome especially when it comes to minors. Surely this isn't the first time something as this has happened and your dad reacted this way.. if it is, then you will be OK when you go to court, if it's not the first time, then get ready for possible community service based on a court order or maybe even worse based on if you were already on probation or not. Good Luck
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