What you should know. Geoffrey Burg Patricia Fulton Students and the Law

Goals of Presenta tion Know the consequences BEFORE you act!

Content Myths & Realities Terminology Common Crimes Consequences Legal Rights

Myths & Realities Myth: “I’ll just tell the police the whole story and it will be ok.” Reality: Talking to the police may not be the best thing to do. Never lie! Remain silent.

Myths & Realities Myth: “I’m under 18, so my case will be in juvi court & no big deal.” Reality: Not all cases in juvi & all cases are a BIG DEAL

Myths & Realities Myth: “No one will know about it because I wasn’t convicted.” Reality: All cases filed in court are public records and easily available to the public, often on the internet.

Terminology Juvenile Court versus “adult” courts Prosecutor Public Defender/ Private attorney Probation

Terminology: Levels of Crimes Misdemeanor/Gross Misdemeanor Felony

Terminology: Outcomes Guilty (plea or trial) Plea bargaining Dismissals

Juvi v. Adult Court General crimes in juvi. All traffic crimes in adult court if 16 or older.

Common Crimes Alcohol and Drug Related Criminal Traffic Shoplifting/Theft Assault

MIP/MIC Will be prosecuted Gross Misdemeanor Loss of license if under 18

Furnishing alcohol to minors Gross misdemeanor MIP/MIC

When not a crime: OK for parent to give alcohol to their child if consumed in the parent’s presence OK for medicinal OK for religious services MIP/MIC

Marijuana Illegal! Misdemeanor = 40 grams or less Felony = Over 40 grams, delivery, or intent to deliver Misdemeanor = possession of drug paraphernalia

Common Crimes: Drug Consequences Mandatory Jail time & fines Student Loan implications Loss of driver’s license if under 21

Common Crimes: Fake ID It is a crime! No forging/altering No using someone else’s

Students & Cars

Minor Driving After Drinking “Minor DUI” Under 21 BAC of.02 to.079 Misdemeanor License consequences

DUI and Physical Control Over or under 21!.08 or greater “Affected by” Mandatory jail time & fines License consequences Ignition Interlock device

Reckless Driving Driving with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property Racing Gross Misdemeanor License consequences

Theft Degrees Theft 3 = <$750 Theft 2 = $750-$5000; Theft 1= $5000+ Civil penalty Crime of dishonesty

Assault Felony or misdemeanor Harmful or offensive touching DV & mandatory arrest

Consequences Criminal Record School Admission Financial Aid Jobs Housing Immigration Military

Consequences: Permanent Records Assume EVERYTHING is a public record. Almost everything is available on the internet! Seattle Municipal Court Washington Courts Washington State Patrol Department of Licensing

Legal Rights Exercise rights in a polite & respectful manner

Legal Rights Right to remain silent

Seriously, remain silent! “Boy what a dumb jerk I was tonight.” “I’m glad I didn’t kill anyone tonight.” “I never thought I would do something this stupid.” “I sure messed up tonight, I can’t believe I drove drunk.”

Legal Rights Right to a lawyer Confidential 24/7 can call public defender Asking for a parent ≠ asking for a lawyer

Legal Rights Don’t consent to searches School officials may search student/bag/locker/car: Warrant No warrant but: Reasonable Belief violating the law or school rules

Conclusion

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