Legal Articles, Misdemeanor
Bullied Special Education Student Sues School Board for Recklessness
Blog post about a special education student whose parents sued his school for recklessness due to harassment both on the bus and at school.
Coach Complicit in Football Team's Assault of Special Education Student
Blog post about the liability of the school and coaches of a football team that assaulted a special education student on the team.
Student Claims Court Lacks Jurisdiction in Juvenile Delinquency Case
Blog post on the jurisdiction of juvenile delinquency claims involving students covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Drug Evidence "Harmless" in Light of Multiple DUI Tests
Blog post about the admissibility of different types of evidence in DUI cases.
Drunk Driver's Testimony "Opens Door" To Self-Incrimination
Blog post about the ability of courts to hear evidence of a person's refusal to answer questions after being stopped and arrested for DUI.
State Uses Drunk Driver's Refusal of BAC Test Against Her
Blog post about a woman's refusal to perform a BAC test when police stopped her and how this was used in court against her.
Camp Counselor Lacks Necessary Duty in Camper's Negligence Claim
Blog post about a camp that was sued because of a child injured there and the reasons why the camp counselor did not have the legal duty that would have allowed the claim to proceed in court.
Legal Fallout From Intense School Bullying Draws Attention
Blog post on the topic of bullying in schools and when schools can be found liable in court if the bullying is not properly addressed.
Town Immunity Falters After Student's Prolonged Bullying
Blog post about a claim against the New Milford Board of Education was allowed despite governmental immunity because of the prolonged instances of bullying against the plaintiff.
CT Bullying Law Focuses on Overall School Climate
Blog post discussing the new Connecticut law seeking to reduce instances of bullying in schools.