My son age 14 took a hunting knife to a middle school football game.He's been suspended with recommendation for expulsion.In all likelihood he'll be expelled and possibly charged with a felony under zero tolerance laws.We live in Hamilton county Ohio.Has anyone else been through a similar situation and if so what advice would you give me?
2007-09-24 02:16:08 · 5 answers · asked by tomas t 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You'll get a hearing for the kid. Usually, it will be the principal, Vice principlal, a few teachers, and some non teachers. Have a reason why he brought the knife to the game, demonstrate he has had no behavior problems in school, note his attendance, and why he brought the knife to the football game.
My school followed a zero tolerance rule due to me accidently bringing a box cutter to school for a science fair project. I had forgot to take it out of my bag the previous day. My principal recommended expulsion, however, after the hearing, and a show of force by my father and two other prominenent community figures, I was only suspended for 3 days.
Think of the zero tolerance law as zero sense. Every law has an exception. Not every person who has done a bonehead mistake will get expulsion. It is just as in the out of school world. Your arrested for theft, which carries perhaps 5 years in prison (throwing numbers, I dont study criminal law), and after you have your lawyer on your side, it's two years in prison and three years parole. It is usally recommended expulsion for zero tolerance, however, start working on your case now, and I imagine it will go down to a short suspension.
2007-09-24 06:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by Law Student 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knives are considered weapons and most schools do have "zero tolerance" for weapons. Your son will likely be expelled, but you will have the right to get him an education through enrollment in another program or tutoring. The problem is that it is very difficult to make an excuse for bringing a hunting knife to a football game.
2007-09-24 02:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Zero tolerance....expulsion and like you said possible weapons charges and it's more severe when it involves school grounds and school functions...better consul an atty.
2007-09-24 02:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mad is correct
I do not know if there are extenuating circumstances or not (WHY he took the knife to the game)
But I would get to an attorney ASAP.
2007-09-24 03:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by roadrunner426440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you havent...read the zero tolerance
law for yourself, and plan accordingly..
2007-09-24 04:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋