I just found out that my favorite teacher is in jail for stealing some money from his ex wife. It is kind of ironic because he taught forensic science and law. He is awaiting trial. His warrant for arrest has been out for six years or something like that. If he isn't convicted will he be able to teach again???
Here is the article:
http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com/article.php?cid=37&id=1213
2007-08-28 12:18:27 · 13 answers · asked by Chomp 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Not if it is a felony. Who would want someone dishonest teaching their child??
OK..just read the article..we can only hope he NEVER teaches again! Forgery?? Changing his identity to avoid prosecution?? NICE role model! sheesh...OMG...RME
2007-08-28 12:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by CAT 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
One of the most inconsistencies out there are the laws that govern each state and how they treat each law. In some states you would never be able to teach again - and in others, if a certain amount of time has surpassed, you could apply again. I think there is a 5 year stipulation whereby someone would not be allowed to teach if a felony charge was in question and the accused had NOT completed his sentence and the required time had not gone by.
In some cases, if someone had commited a crime and it was 10-15 years old and that person left the state- he might not be obligated to report that crime if it was old.
For this cause, I dare to think of the victims of rape and the child molestation cases still pending in our court systems, while we wait for the criminals to imput their darkness upon the person of our children.
I am sorry for your favorite teacher, but I also believe that when you do something wrong, there is never any real getting away. The law of spirit and natural demand justice - one way or another.
2007-08-28 19:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Technically, he would be allowed to teach again if he is not convicted. However, that doesn't mean he would be able to go back to his old job unless he is in a union that would protect him.
2007-08-28 19:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, if he's not convicted, then he should be able to teach again. That would mean he's not guilty, at least as far as the judge or jury are concerned.
2007-08-28 19:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Convicted felons are usually not hired by most public school systems.
******I'm not sure why anyone who knows about school hiring practices would give me a thumbs down for this answer. Schools frown upon felony convictions. Parents don't want their children to be taught by felons. That's just reality, like it or not.
2007-08-28 20:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he is not convicted that means he's not guilty, and he's free to go on with his life. That would include staying at his job.
But judging from the article, I don't think he'll be teaching anytime soon.
2007-08-28 19:27:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is anything that would prevent him from teaching again. As long as he has not broken any of the laws in the Education Code for the state, he should be ok.
2007-08-28 19:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by Gary M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He should legally be able to teach if not convicted, but I can't promise whether or not the school will want to continue employing him.
2007-08-28 19:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think every teacher has a backround check, so I'd have to say no.
2007-08-30 18:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt think so.Even if the school allowed him parents would just start a petition anyway.
2007-08-28 19:22:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋