Is Hearsay, he said-she said admissable in Juvenile cases?

Question

My son was questioned by a school police officer , and then suspended from school for defacing school property. The thing is though, it was a student that over heard him talk to a buddy about the spray paint on the school. The student the next day told her mom, who then went to the police department. The night that he is being accused for was a night the whole family was out to dinner and movie. What rights does he have?

Answer 1

Hearsay is an issue in a court law...not in school.

Your question does not indicate that any court action has transpired. If the case does go to court...then all parties involved will be sopeanaed to testify therefore there won't be a hearsay issue.

If you have further questions, feel free to email me directly.

Best wishes.

Answer 2

There is no proof that he did anything at all. I would question what was said or or why the school felt they were justified in suspending him. What the heck did your son say? You are going to need the whole story if this goes further.... all of it as you don't need surprises.

You went to a restaurant and a movie? Go to both and inquire if someone saw him or interacted with him. If he didn't do it he didn't do it. Call the other kids parents.

But you know this is probably not going to go anywhere. But the basic issue is that there is some sort of other issue. And make it clear to all that if your son was falsly accused you will sue everybody and anybody. Especially the parents of the girl who accused him. Betting you at that point it will all go away.

Answer 3

Just tell the judge exactly where he was on the night in question.
When it comes to 'heresay' - I don't believe it's admissable in any court of law.

Answer 4

You're his defense.