Full question:
MY SON IS BEING KICKED OFF THE BUS FOR 6 DAYS FOR AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED AFTER HE WAS OFF THE BUS AND HOME FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. HE IS BEING ACCUSED OF MAKING INAPPROPRIATE HAND GESTURES IN OUR FRONT YARD TO ANOTHER KID IN OUR YARD AS THE BUS WENT BY. THE DRIVER STATED HE THOUGHT IT WAS INTENDED FOR HIM. I WAS TOLD BY THE SCHOOL THAT I CAN EITHER ACCEPT THE BUS SUSPENSION, WHERE I WOULD HAVE TO LOOSE TIME AT WORK TO PICK HIM UP, OR THEY CAN CALL THE AUTHORITIES FOR PROFANITY. I WANT TO KNOW IF THIS IS A POLICE MATTER AND IF THEY CAN DO THIS? SHOULD GET A LAWYER?
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
According to Pennsylvania law, disorderly conduct can occur if someone intends to cause public inconvenience or creates a risk of annoyance or alarm. This includes making obscene gestures or using obscene language (18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5503). If your son is accused of making inappropriate gestures, the school may view this as disorderly conduct.
The school has the authority to impose consequences for behavior that they believe disrupts the school environment, even if the incident occurred off school property. However, whether this situation warrants police involvement is debatable, as it depends on the severity and context of the alleged behavior.
It may be beneficial to consult with a lawyer to understand your rights and options in this situation.
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