Student Miranda rights: being questioned by the police at school
The case of J.D.B. v. North Carolina was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court last week. The case involves the
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New Sexting Laws in 2011
As you know, sexting has become a huge issue in recent years resulting in tragic endings for some teenagers and extremely
Cyberbullying Prevention Podcast
Judge Tom spoke with Dave and Bill from CyberHood Watch Radio for the podcast episode Law and Order with Parents
Teen Cyberbullying Investigated as seen on Dr. Phil
Judge Tom Jacobs, the creator and moderator of this site, appeared as a guest on Dr. Phil on April 8, 2010.
Cyberbullying podcast
Each day seems to bring out the details of a new case somewhere in the world related to cyberbullying involving
Life or parole for juveniles convicted of violent crimes?
On June 1, 2010, Judge Tom discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality of sentencing juveniles to
A parent’s guide to the middle school years
Listen to Judge Tom’s interview on Blog Talk Radio when author and parent education expert Joe Bruzzese talks to Judge Tom
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
Can the police take your phone & read text messages?
The Law Regarding Cell Phone Search and Seizure (Please see our recent post from 7/25/14 Can the police search your
When can my school discipline me? What is corporal punishment?
At the beginning of the school year, you may be given a copy of the school′s rules regarding what′s expected