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Students' Rights at School
By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Last updated on
As a student, you maintain certain individual rights under the U.S. Constitution at school and at school activities. Federal laws and state laws also protect...
Is it Illegal To Give Prescription Drugs to a Friend?
By Alex Sirek | Last updated on
Giving your friend one of your prescription painkillers or other prescription medication might seem like a no-brainer. If your friend is in pain, why wouldn't...
Is Sexting Illegal for Teens?
By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Last updated on
Did you know that teenagers could be committing a crime based on the messages they send and receive on their cell phones? Text messages, DM's, Snapchats, and...
I'm 18 and Dating Someone Underage: Is it Illegal to Have Sex?
By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Last updated on
Raging hormones, butterflies in your stomach, make-out sessions when your parents aren't looking. Ahh, there's nothing like young love (or lust). Many teens...
Can Teachers Take Your Phone?
By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Last updated on
Today, it's not uncommon for kids to get a mobile phone or other electronic devices at a young age. And almost all of them (including you) bring their “smart"...
What Happens if You Get a Speeding Ticket When Under 18?
By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Last updated on
So you just got your driver's license, and you received a speeding ticket. This is what you've been waiting for, but you just had to go faster than that lame...