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I'm a 17 year old who's contemplating leaving my home for 2 weeks. . . . I in Florida but plan on asking a friend in Maryland if I can stay with them for a little bit before returning home, just to be more free for a few weeks.
I'm curious why you think leaving, against your parents' will, for two or a few weeks will solve anything -- especially since you leaving for that period of time will likely have a significant impact on your ability to pass your classes (and yes, I'm assuming you're enrolled in school).


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If I go without her consent would I or my friend suffer any legal ramifications? Would this be considered running away if I plan on returning home?
Yes and yes. Your friend (assuming he/she is an adult) could be charged with and convicted of harboring a runaway. Additionally, since you're contemplating traveling from one state to another, it could give rise to federal criminal liability.


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Also would I be affected by Florida laws since I'm a resident or Maryland laws?
Your plan potentially implicates both states' laws and federal law.