Hi

So she was arrested for forging notes from a parent? What state are you in? Also, what do you mean "is this legal" Is what Legal?

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Well, it is defrauding because she signed someone else's name and wanted the school to believe it was from the person. That is defrauding. Lying to make gain or swindle

The gain her is she was trying to get away without being in school and was lying and cheating to avoid punishment. That is defrauding

She was trying to gain an avoidance of punishment

Alright. And so now she is charged with the forgery because she signed someone else's name. That is a crime.

I can pull the statute for you, if you would like to read it.

Well, that can be part of her defense

Ok. Well, now that would be a civil issue. And you will want a local attorney who can argue against it unless there is policy that says anyone with a Felony charge cannot graduate.

I mean, you are innocent until proved guilty in the US of America

So, I would suggest, that is a violation of her right to a public education.

Apparently.

So, are they not going to let her graduate or are they not going to let her participate in the ceremony?

Alright. Well I don't know how they cannot let her have a diploma. And that is what you will want a local civil attorney for

Unless they are saying she needs to take classes over Did she pass everything? She has all her credits?

Oh my goodness

Can you post the 10% of the bond? That would be $1000.00

That would shake them up. She's out and takes her finals, passes. In the meantime you get a local civil attorney

who says "we will sue" because she is only charged, not convicted

ACLU is usually pretty swamped. But can you get it on your local news

And then it could go to National news, maybe if you make enough noise

Then you might find a pro bono attorney or the ACLU may chime in

Yes. This is real a little out of hand.

It sounds as if a complete scheme to keep her from graduating

And not even in the interest of Justice

There is no conviction

Try to get her bond lowered.

It's not like she is a flight risk. I am curious as to why they set the bond and set it so high?

No bail review tomorrow - Friday?

Bond cannot be excessive, you know. Must be in accordance with what a person can afford, as long as they are not a threat to others or self and not a flight risk

They are really trying to send a message.

Set an example

and that is what I suggest you go to the media with

No conviction. What happened to innocent until proved otherwise and also that the bond is so high

And that they are trying to make an example of her

I am sorry she is in this position.

I wish there was more.

Keep the pressure on about being made an example. Not in the interest of justice.

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