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Lawyer Speaks to DHS Teens Friday About Keeping Noses Clean
Ignorance of the law is no defense, say J. Tom Morgan, a former DeKalb DA, who has a private practice in Decatur.
High school can be a fun time. High school can be a rough time.
On Friday, at a bright and early 8:30 a.m. assembly, Dunwoody High School students will hear a presentation on teenagers' rights under the law.
On 7 p.m. Tuesday, parents are welcome to attend. Dunwoody parents and private school parents are welcome to attend, say officials.
Where: DHS Theater, 5035 Vermack Road.
The course promises some intense lessons. "Ignorance is No Defense" is the moniker, which, of course, means that even if you don't know the law, you can still be prosecuted for it if you break it.
"With a primary focus on criminal laws, "Ignorance is No Defense" not only describes what the law requires, but also teenagers’ rights under the law. Author J. Tom Morgan, a highly respected former prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, provides straightforward information and valuable insights to help teenagers avoid violating the law and avoid being victims of crime," Morgan said
Morgan has made the rounds in the media on this topic. He's been on CNN's Talk Back Live, the Oprah Winfrey Show, Court TV and others.
He comes from an experienced background, He's a former DeKalb County DA, according to his bio. He currently runs a private practice in Decatur. You can see his 48-hour special on YouTube.
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