Advice About Suspension, Expulsion and School Discipline Cases
New York law gives students and parents due process rights for certain forms of school discipline, primarily the decision to suspend or expel a student for misconduct or criminal offenses.
If your family needs advice about the best ways to respond to a notice of suspension or expulsion, discuss your situation with an attorney who understands the rights, interests and procedures involved in school discipline cases. Contact Callanen, Foley & Hobika for a free consultation about your options.
Call 315-235-1706 in Utica for Advice About School Disciplinary Hearings
Based in Utica, our lawyers advise families throughout the Mohawk Valley on high school or middle school suspension and expulsion cases. If you need help presenting the facts that will disprove charges of drinking, drug possession, fighting or other serious offenses, we can represent you at a superintendent's hearing.
In some situations, the focus won't be on whether your son or daughter actually committed the acts alleged, but what to do about it. If suspension from school is in order, we can work with your family and the school to keep the period of suspension as short as possible. If the school is seeking expulsion, we can try to reduce the penalty to suspension.
It's important to get dependable advice before you respond to serious school discipline charges. Our attorneys can give you a good idea of what to expect and suggest measures that can help minimize the punishment while addressing the underlying problems leading to your child's misbehavior. We can also help you define your own objectives and resolve disagreements between parents as to the best approach.
Failing to tell your story effectively at a superintendent's hearing can lead to even further trouble. The school might refer the case for further action, such as criminal prosecution or referral to a PINS hearing, which could result in a foster care or juvenile detention placement for your child as a person in need of supervision.
For additional information about dealing with suspension, expulsion or disciplinary hearings, contact Callanen, Foley & Hobika for a free consultation in Utica.
