High schools and colleges operate their own networks that provide students, faculty, and staff with access to the Internet as well as, in many cases, the school's own internal network. When students use these networks to access adult content – which the school may characterize as “pornography” – the school will often treat that as a violation of school policy. If you have been accused of misconduct by your school because of your use of a school network or computer, the Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team can help you. Call us today at 888.535.3686 or use our contact form to set up a confidential consultation.   

School Policies Against Accessing Adult Content 

Many schools have student codes of conduct – which might be called an “honor code” or “rules and regulations” – that describe in various levels of detail what types of behavior the school expects from its students, as well as behavior that's specifically prohibited. Schools may also provide students with school-issued devices, typically laptops or pad computers, that students may use in school and at home. Whether as part of the school's code of conduct, or as part of its information technology policy, students may be prohibited from using school networks or computers to access adult content, including content that the school may consider to be pornography.  

What to Do if Your School Accuses You of Computer-Related Misconduct 

If you have been accused by your school of misconduct relating to your use of the school's network or computers, you need the help of an experienced student defense attorney, someone who can help you understand the allegations against you and who will fight for your rights. The Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team regularly represents students at high schools and colleges across the country who have been accused of misconduct by their schools.  

In situations where adult content is the cause for the misconduct allegation, there are often a number of different arguments that can be raised with the school, all of which depend on the circumstances. In many cases, the access was accidental; a routine Internet search on a school-related topic yielded a site that turned out to be displaying adult content. In other cases, there may be a free speech defense. And it's often the case that one school administrator's “pornography” is another person's “art.” The specific defenses that apply in any case, of course, depend on the particular circumstances of that case.  

The Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team Can Help 

The Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team has helped students from all across the US defend themselves against school disciplinary proceedings. Whether you're in high school or college, our experienced student defense attorneys understand what your rights are, and how to defend and protect you through the school disciplinary process.  

We will make sure that your situation has been properly investigated by your school and we can conduct our own investigation in situations where the school hasn't done its homework. We will be alert for attempts by the school to shortcut its own procedures throughout the disciplinary process and will focus on assuring that your rights are respected every step along the way. We can often negotiate with school officials to reduce or even eliminate any punishment that the school wants to impose, using our experience with other disciplinary situations as a way to suggest a compromise solution that works for everyone – especially for you.  

Your student record is important to you. Call the Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team today at 888.535.3686 or use our contact form to set up a confidential consultation to learn more about how we can help you protect your future.