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Bullying, whether the traditional school-yard shove or by cellphone or online, knows no age limit. We came across a story out of Ireland that raises an issue not previously considered. Can you be unde…[Read More] Related Posts: Bullies too young to prosecuteGovernor takes action against ...

Bullying, whether the traditional school-yard shove or by cell phone or online, knows no age limit. We came across a story out of Ireland that raises an issue not previously considered. Can you be under the age of prosecution and therefore get away with bullying ...

Depending on your age, you can either sit down and calmly bring up the subject or ask one of your relatives or an adult you’re comfortable with to be with you. Of course, you know your parents and what you’re facing by coming out to ...

In an effort to compensate for past offenses against African Americans regarding slavery and racial discrimination, the United States coined the term “affirmative action” to help eliminate discrimination and create diversity in education, government and in business.  Affirmative action is intended to promote equal opportunity. President John F. Kennedy used the phrase in ...

In an effort to compensate for past offenses against African Americans regarding slavery and racial discrimination, the United States coined the term “affirmative action” to help eliminate discrimin…[Read More] Related Posts: What does affirmative action mean?State legislatures tackle cyber-bullyingHave you heard of the National Day of Prayer?Prom ...

You were not convicted of any crime based on what you’ve stated here. So, you don’t have a record, only a warning, and can safely answer “no” if asked if you were convicted of anything from this incident. Good luck. Related Posts: What do I ...

Your ex can make a report to the police about anything he chooses. However, if he’s lying or making false reports, this is a crime and he can be prosecuted. Good luck. Related Posts: Lying to FBI is a crimeTexting self backfiresWhat if I use ...

can my ex get cops involved to threaten be by falsely accusing me of taking my own cat? Related Posts: “We Broke the Law” by Alex (age 14)Congratulations to ATJ’s crazy socks contest winner!!!ATJ Crazy Socks Contest!!Is prank calling illegal?

I am a minor, who was caught trespassing on the roof of a school. I have already had a meeting with the assistant clerk magistrate about this and he decided to let us off with just a warning to never get in trouble again. So ...

Since the amount involved is low ($20.00), if this is your first offense, you may be eligible for a “diversion program.” Once you finish diversion (community service, a fine, class or counseling) the case will be dismissed and you won’t have a record. The process ...

hi, my name is stephen and yesterday i was arrested for shoplifting for groceries under $20. they took my fingerprint and i had to paid $200 to get out of jail. I have to go to the court by jun 11 2012. I would like ...

If you were asked more than once before you left, it may be trespassing. You have to look to the specific trespassing law where this happened to see if you broke the law. There should be a number on the ticket that cites the statute ...

Me and a friend where at a bar and asked to leave. We immediately left and walked to the far side of the parking lot and we calling a ride on the SIDE WALK and the cops still arrested us for trespassing. How is this ...

That depends on the laws in the state where this happened. He could be placed with the Juvenile Department of Corrections until he’s 18 or 21, get probation and/or detention time. Related Posts: What happens in juvenile court?Can I be put in jail?What is a ...

My friend broke into a house with some friends& beat up a handicapped. He was only caught. How long will recieve if hes a juvienle and its his first offense Related Posts: “We Broke the Law” by Alex (age 14)What if I use a fake ...

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So says Shannon Kennedy, a civil rights attorney in New Mexico. She is suing the Albuquerque School District due to the number of cases over the past few years where students have been arrested over m…[Read More] Related Posts: “Kids are being arrested for being ...

So says Shannon Kennedy, a civil rights attorney in New Mexico. She is suing the Albuquerque School District due to the number of cases over the past few years where students have been arrested over minor offenses. Having a cellphone in class, burping, refusing to ...

How long do you have after trespassing has occurred to file charges. I have a former business partner who had entered a property after it was no longer his. Was upset but never filed charges at the time. Now a year and a half later ...

Regardless of what the principal told you, your school has rules about possession of drugs as well as possibly violating any laws. Check your Student Handbook to find out the consequences for these actions. Perhaps you and your parents could attempt to appeal the school’s ...