Is corporal Punishment allowed in New York City? My daughter was dragged, pushed, head pulled ,pinch and hat yank off which

Call the police and child protective services. Both should be willing to investigate this type of criminal abuse against a child by a teacher.

I do not practice in Pennsylvania either but Atty. Kaman's answer would seem to indicate that the age of consent in PA is 16. Remember though that...

Am I responsible for an item stolen in my classroom?

I don't practice in Tennessee and this is really more of a personal property law question than an education question, you might be better off...

I don't practice in Washington either but I've linked below a previous Avvo answer from a Washington attorney which should put you on the right track.

What type of lawyer do i need for child abuse charges?

It depends. It depends whether you are talking about criminal charges brought by the police or district attorney or a civil investigation by child...

A twelve year old girl was sexually assaulted. No one told police. She is a school teacher now and a mandated reporter.

I like the prior two answers. I think it is also important to note, as I do when I train mandated reporters here in Massachusetts, that most state...

Are minor students entitled to counsel or a parent during a school investigation?

I don't practice in Texas either but I somewhat disagree with Atty. Wineberg. The right to remain silent, to refuse to answer questions without...

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Can you get a restraing order for haressment

Thanks, Atty. Taylor. I was unaware of the new Mass. Harassment Prevention Order statute. Having been approved February 9, 2010, I believe it...

Can you get a restraing order for haressment

If you mean an abuse prevention order, there are very specific requirements for the type of relationship and type of actions required to obtain an...

Can Baby to be have my last name (im the father)

Good answer, Atty. Golden. I would add that the father to be must wait until the baby is born before he can file his petition. Also, under Mass....