Is cyberbullying against the law?
Gone are the days when bullying at school meant a shove in the hall or insult yelled across the classroom.
CategoryYour Rights
Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. Judge Tom answers teens’ questions about the law.
Do students have a right to express themselves at school through music & art?
Are you at liberty in school to sing or write music using any words or phrases? Does the method of communication give
What does the felony murder rule mean?
As you know, a felony is a crime that usually carries a sentence of more than a year in jail
What is Title IX and how does it affect me?
In 1972, Congress passed the Equal Opportunity in Education Act, popularly referred to as Title IX (sometimes referred to as
When can you get a credit card?
As you know, you must be 18 to vote, join the military, serve on a jury, or get married without
Can you get in trouble for cheating with cell phones?
The age-old problem of cheating at school has taken a new twist. The universal use of cell phones by students has led
Can I get in trouble for hacking into the school computer?
“Hacking” is the act of breaking into someone’s computer system without permission. There are state and federal laws against hacking
Can you get in trouble for sexting?
The quick answer is yes, you can get in trouble for sexting, but sexting can also have unforeseen consequences beyond
Is wearing the confederate flag to school protected as “symbolic speech”?
The display of the Confederate flag, as shown here, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits. In January, 2009, a
Do you have free speech rights online?
You know that some blogs, message boards, and chatrooms are full of negative comments and trashtalk. If you are the