I often defend students who allegedly do wrong in school settings, trying to get rid of or minimize an expulsion recommendation or remove a suspension. When a dangerous object or
School officials are mandated to report some students to the police already. However, a new California law now mandates students must be reported for writings, pictures, art, journal entries and
Usually when minor students are in trouble at school, the school administration will interview them. Once in a while, I hear about police conducting interviews. This may or may not
One sure way to be recommended for expulsion from a California school is to bring explosives in a student backpack. Students should not give pipe bombs to other students, make
Typically, any student who has a weapon, knife, or dangerous object at school will be placed up for expulsion or suspension. However, there is an odd, and unique exception written
School discipline may sometimes not make sense. But what if a student is up for suspension or expulsion from their elementary, middle, or high school for possession of a “dangerous
Ever wondered everything a student can be suspended or expelled for in California public schools (see Cal Education Codes 48900-48915)? Here is a complete list of the reasons a public
Many students are suspended or placed up for school expulsion for possession or brandishing knives. What a “knife” is, is obvious, right? Not so much. What legally counts as a
If a student receives a school suspension, fighting it may seem tough. However, if legally the student’s suspension should never have happened, winning arguments may be easier for parents to
Have you purchased your kids an airsoft gun? Is it an “imitation firearm” and will they get in trouble if they bring it to school? Probably. Air soft guns, BB
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