School Law Blog

If your college or university has charged you with plagiarism, there may still be hope.  An experienced attorney can help determine whether the school failed to follow its own rules or whether what you did actually constituted plagiarism.  If all else fails, you may qualify for a lesser penalty.... Read More

Can a school search your student without a warrant?  For the most part, the answer in Illinois is yes, but there are exceptions, and you may still be able to fight school discipline proceeding or criminal charges.

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Fighting at school can result in your high school student being suspended, expelled and/or facing juvenile court charges.  A skillful attorney can help evaluate your options.

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Fighting at school can result in your high school student being suspended, expelled and/or facing juvenile court charges.  A skillful attorney can help evaluate your options.

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Even a toy gun can lead to trouble if it's a look alike weapon.  A student playing a prank might find themselves facing expulsion from school.  A careful look at your school's policy and consulting with an attorney may be your best options when facing this situation.... Read More

Visiting the wrong website can place your job at risk or even subject you to criminal charges.  If you are accused of downloading inappropriate materials, speak with an attorney immediately.... Read More

School pranks can land you in a pile of trouble, including possible suspension, criminal penalties and civil lawsuits.  Even so, an experienced attorney can help you defend against such charges.

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Even if your actions did not take place on school grounds, school officials may still institute disciplinary proceedings.   A school can discipline you if there is a connection to the school, such as if your actions took place at a school-sponsored or school initiated event.  Even if this is not the case, some schools will discipline outside activity under hazing or bullying policies or when photos of illegal activity have been sent to the school.... Read More

If you are charged by your school with academic dishonesty, consult an experienced school law attorney right away to preserve your rights.  The school may not have followed proper procedures or you might be able to lessen your penalty.

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