gregorygarver.com

SearchlightCrusade3549 · Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 4

I have been accused of bullying, as I took photos of a boy without his consent....their has been a formal complaint by the parents, however my phone and all its contents have been confiscated, as teachers go through all my texts, call history, and pictures. I was wondering if they were technically obiding by the law, because surely it is theft, and invasion of privacy.....I have no idea of the law......so I was wondering if someone could inform of what rights I have......Would like to add, that he posed for most of these photos, and he never said I could not take photos....

MakesSense · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3

If you are saying someone took your phone? That would be wrong unless they are the police. You can not stalk someone either. Two wrongs don't make a right. It sounds like that is what is going on.

Afallon · Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 3

Did you ask permission first? if not,why were you taking photographs? on school property they have their rights you should feel lucky they may still prosecute you so get yourself a lawyer.

astralpen · Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 2

You don't say how old you are. However, in this Politically Correct world, teachers think they have certain rights when, in fact, they have very few. They CAN take items from you but if they all lead to your innocence they MUST give them back to you.

sunnypaddockss7439 · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3

I don't think you are telling us the full story, why were you taking pictures of him?Were you taking the mickey out of him?Verbal bullying is just as damaging if not more damaging then physical bullying.

DtotheP · Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 3

Why are you taking pictures of children without the parents consent? A child cannot give legal consent.

pplz1st · Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 2

Why on Earth were you taking photos of children without anyones consent? In this day and age, it's just asking for trouble.You can see why people have reacted in this way - if someone was to take pictures of my kids without me knowing, I wouldn't be able to help but jump to the conclusion something dodgy is going on.You mention an invasion of your privacy - far from it mate, you have invaded other peoples privacy and I hope you get what's coming to you. "Theft" as you put it is nothing compared to the abuse and harm done to children.I can see no innocent reason why you were doing what you were doing, really, I can't.As far as your rights go mate, they don't exist. You crossed a line with your actions. It's like a burglar claiming they have "rights" when they break into peoples homes.

TonyaD · Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 6

Must be a first for a young un not to know the law back to front. Call the police and inform them immediately.

brwzx · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 10

If you are under 18, as I suspect you are, then you have fewer 'rights' than you think. If I were you, I would have held onto my phone and given it to police if a complaint was filed with them.However in most school systems, kids aren't allowed to use cell phones except in case of a true emergency - so if the school rules say they can confiscate your phone, they will.And for what it's worth - you should have give us a more full story so we could accurately assess...I know kids and I know this isn't the full story.

realestatebirddog41192 · Joined: 17 Sep 2006 Posts: 4

ypu invaded his privacy, and right not to be photographed, we live in a world where technolodgy is used to harrass people it has made everybody sick to death of it before this stuff was invented we were a free country everybody could actualy mind their own business, so why didnt you

magy · Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 6

Technecially, you have a right for proper search & seizure procedures. If the people who took your stuff didn't abide by the guidelines for search & seizures, you can ultimately get any information recovered suppressed. You can also file a suit against anyone who improperly took any property of yours without a search warrant for violating your rights. You have many many rights. What I would suggest for you to do, is go to your local library if they have a law library section, if not go to your local community college library, and look through their books for statutes, laws, rules, and rights that you may have when it comes down to procedures for search & seizure. There should be extensive information there including actual cases in your state involving the same type of case.

MissHotToTrot · Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 3

i think if a formal complaint was made by the boy's parents, then your parents should have been summoned to the school (if you are indeed another student and not a teacher or adult). It sounds to me like there is more to it than this. however, I think also that teachers take a lot upon themselves to maintain order in schools and even if you made a complaint, i don't think it would be upheld. my advice to you is to move on a forget it. don't take photos in school, as the school are responsible for images taken of children whilst under their care. leave your camera phone for out of school... good luck

hawksup2 · Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 4

You say that he never you could not take the photos but that does not imply his permission. Don't know if it classed as bullying, depends on the nature of the photos and the circumstances of why and how they were taken. In regards to your phone beign taken away, it is not invasion of privacy if there are child protection issues. Teachers have a duty of care to all students and if they think something is going on then their duty includes investigating it.