School Expulsion Hearings When a School Throws the Book
School expulsion hearings may not take place in court, but they can have as massive an impact on the life of your child as a criminal proceeding. In the event that you receive a notice recommending your child’s expulsion, you should consider retaining an attorney to assist you in challenging the school’s action. Once a student is considered for expulsion, they are often immediately suspended. No expulsion can occur, however, without a mandatory hearing held before school district representatives. Expulsion hearing can be tricky because school districts are not held to the same burden of proof as standard courts. Nevertheless, the school must demonstrate basis in provable fact in order to justify an expulsion. Additionally, many schools have “zero tolerance” violations that will result in immediate expulsion. Because concepts like probable cause and reasonable doubt are not applicable in expulsion hearings, we often encounter students who have been wrongly accused of a violation. In these instances, we move for a dismissal of the expulsion.
experienced attorney can still provide assistance. Accommodations can be made that will allow a student to finish their current grade at the school before moving to another. This stay of expulsion will allow a child to remain on track for graduation and college admittance. The attorneys at the Law Office of James R. Snell have represented students in Lexington and Richland County school hearings and can help clear your child’s name. School expulsion can be scary, especially when your child is wrongly accused, but we are here to help.
If there is sufficient evidence to prove your child committed a violation worthy of expulsion, an
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Simple Summer Brown Butter and Corn Pasta
There are a lot more ways to enjoy fresh summer corn than just on the cob. Try this simple, delicious pasta dish and up your summer game!
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4 medium ears corn
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
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1 pound pasta
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6 tablespoons butter
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fragrant. Reduce heat to medium, add corn, and cook about 2 minutes or until corn is heated through.Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add corn mixture, Parmesan, basil, and reserved cooking water. Stir until combined and adjust seasonings as needed. Enjoy!
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut kernels off ears of corn; set aside. Cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve ¼ cup cooking water. While pasta cooks, melt butter on medium-high in 3-quart saucepan. Cook 3–4 minutes, swirling frequently, until browned and very
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Recipe inspired by goodhousekeeping.com.
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