Crimes at School

California Juvenile School Crimes and Juvenile Law Attorney

If you have been accused of a crime committed on school grounds, you still have rights. Accusations of juvenile school crimes are not immune to the most basic of rights that a student holds. At the law office of Jeffrey B. Hayden, Attorney at Law in Redwood City, California, I have defended many students who have had their rights violated by their educational institution.

Juvenile School Crimes - Searches and Your Rights

If the administrative staff of a school makes a decision to search the locker of a student for drugs, weapons, or contraband, they must be cognizant of that student's rights under search and seizure laws. At the law office of Jeffrey B. Hayden, Attorney at Law, I have defended many of my clients and their sons and daughters whose rights have been violated by their school district.

Excessive Punishment for Zero Tolerance of Juvenile School Crimes

Zero tolerance policies are in place throughout the California school system in response to students committing drug crimes, vandalism, school terrorism, and gang-related activities. What is meant to protect students and serve as a deterrent may have the opposite effect and mete out a punishment that far exceeds the alleged crime committed.

Your Rights are at Stake if Accused of Juvenile School Crimes

If charged with possession of drugs, weapons, or stolen property, you need an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney to defend you and your rights. You are facing penalties from both the school district and courts. I will conduct a detailed investigation of the evidence and the probable cause for the search. If the school or law enforcement violated your rights, I will hold them accountable and seek to exclude evidence and dismiss all charges.

For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, please contact me.