J. Tom Morgan Seminar at Dunwoody High – Thursday, November 30, 2017 - Ignorance is No Defense

 Amazon price - $15.00

J. Tom Morgan, author of the book Ignorance is No Defense, is coming to speak to students at Dunwoody High School to offer valuable information about the laws that govern underage drinking, drug use, driving, and more. In his seminar, he will discuss information about Georgia laws and consequences for violating those laws as they specifically affect teens, their decisions and consequences.

J.Tom Morgan is a nationally recognized expert on the prosecution of crimes against children and served as the District Attorney of DeKalb County for twelve years. His book has sold thousands of copies and has been newly revised to reflect updated laws in Georgia. He has presented many times in Dunwoody schools over the years, and we are happy to have him back again. More information can be found on his website: http://www.ignoranceisnodefense.com

On Thursday, November 30, students will attend one of two 50 minute seminars in the DHS gym -- at 8:30 am or 10:00 am. Parents are welcome to attend either session!

Parents, if you prefer that your child not attend the session with J. Tom Morgan, please email Mr. Jameson at Andrew_Jameson@Dekalbschoolsga.org.
 
Through real-life examples, Ignorance is No Defense explains Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language. 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.

“There are only four states in the country that treat our teenagers as adults when they’re 17, and Georgia’s one of those four states,” said Morgan, who has spoken to many thousands of teenagers, was on the U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect, and chaired Georgia’s Child Abuse Prevention Panel.

“I testified before the Georgia legislature last year about raising that age to 18 to fit with the rest of the country, and I’ll never forget what the legislator said: ‘Oh Mr. Morgan, we can’t do that because we don’t want our constituents in Georgia to think we’re soft on crime.”

Morgan said he represented two girls—one 16, one 17—who together shoplifted less than $100 worth of CDs and DVDs from Target. Because one was lawfully an adult at the time, the crime was on her permanent record, while the 16-year-old didn’t have it on hers.

“You’re criminal history starts on your 17th birthday and stays with you until the day you die,” he said. “Don’t screw it up.” (WestCobb Patch - March 2011)

 Video

PTSO will be selling Mr. Morgan’s book, Ignorance is No Defense, at both presentations and in the front office after the presentation through December. Books are $10 each and we will accept cash or check made out DHS PTSO. If you cannot attend the seminar, please pick up a copy of this book. It offers invaluable information about helping your teen navigate Georgia law as it applies to them!

Note to all parents of teenagers, no matter what school - I highly recommend this book and then conversations must be had with your teen!  I am a big fan of this presentation as I have posted about it every time time it comes up and am very happy that this information is available to you once again - please take advantage of it.   John

Georgia Legislature needs to reconsider decriminalizing our 17 year old children.

17 and a criminal record for life.

I had the pleasure of listening to Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan twice in the last week speak on how Georgia Laws negatively affect Georgia Teenagers as he outlined the archaic laws that by common sense, should be changed. The laws are detrimental to our youth, they devalue the criminal justice system in the State and are far too costly with no real benefit.

The way our political system works, it takes great courage for one person to push for change as there are worries of being called out as being "soft on crime". Over time the scales of justice tips to the breaking point and then we as a society need to reevaluate; I believe that time is now.

Video of J. Tom Morgan

I wish Governor Nathan Deal, Attorney General Sam Olens and the leadership of the Georgia General Assembly were in attendance this evening because if they were; my dream would be that they would form a Blue Ribbon Panel of Experts together with a Special Joint Committee on Georgia Juvenile Justice Reform to use this next session to affect positive changes for the 17 year olds in our society by rolling back some of the laws this State currently has on the books.

If you watch the video at the bottom, former State Senator Dan Weber stood in the well to discuss aspects of the Romeo and Juliet Provision, but he was also crying out for changes to an unjust system and I now see the Former DeKalb County District Attorney, Mr. J. Tom Morgan doing the exact same thing. When you understand that Mr. Morgan has the experience of being forced to put kids away with no option of leniency and that he has the insight of an unjust judicial system, why is nothing more being done?

“There are only four states in the country that treat our teenagers as adults when they’re 17, and Georgia’s one of those four states,” said Morgan, who has spoken to many thousands of teenagers, was on the U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect, and chaired Georgia’s Child Abuse Prevention Panel.

“I testified before the Georgia legislature last year about raising that age to 18 to fit with the rest of the country, and I’ll never forget what the legislator said: ‘Oh Mr. Morgan, we can’t do that because we don’t want our constituents in Georgia to think we’re soft on crime.”

Morgan said he represented two girls—one 16, one 17—who together shoplifted less than $100 worth of CDs and DVDs from Target. Because one was lawfully an adult at the time, the crime was on her permanent record, while the 16-year-old didn’t have it on hers.

“You’re criminal history starts on your 17th birthday and stays with you until the day you die,” he said. “Don’t screw it up.”  (WestCobb Patch - March 2011)

Someone needs to start listening and instead of talking to just high school students, Mr. Morgan needs to talk to the Legislature one more time, but this time he needs the backing of the powers that be who need to come out in support of such changes.

Governor Deal if you are looking to leave a legacy, I can think of no nobler cause than being the instigator of juvenile criminal reform.  Please make it happen.

Dunwoody Police Bulletin still shows all city police activity, DeKalb OJS shows mug shots and at 17 little Johnny is considered an adult.

http://p2c.dunwoodyga.gov/p2c/dailybulletin.aspx

From an email received this week.    John, on 11/19/2015 you sent out an email regarding the Police Daily Bulletin and transparency. Is that Bulletin available to the public on an ongoing basis? If so, how do I access it online? Not that I have time to read it regularly, but when we have an incident in the neighborhood, it would be nice to have. Pat

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Pat, the blog from that date is still up and the link to the Daily Bulletin hasn't changed and the information is still as described in the post. There is also an accompanying page that lets you search for items and arrests within the last week here. The City of Dunwoody has worked very hard from day one to be transparent in everything we do and that includes telling the community what our police department is doing on a daily basis.

In fact the information I raised in the blog regarding 17 year old offenders has come up twice in the last year where several "hooligans" ages 16 & 17 got busted for doing something stupid. The 17 year old (who just celebrated his birthday the month before) is named publicly, booked in the DeKalb County Jail with a permanent record, mug shot taken and the record is now able to be found forever on the DeKalb Online Judicial System webpage. The 16 year old is basically released to his parents and is very thankful that his 17th birthday is still another couple weeks away.

DeKalb OJS is an interesting tool. After picking a category and logging in, you can either search for people in the system by name but I usually just go directly to the "Jail / Inmate Reports" tab and pull the "DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Arrest Log" for the date of interest and from there you can see all arrest information including the mug shot.

Based on issues I have seen with Dunwoody teenagers being arrested, it may be time to once again ask Mr. J Tom Morgan, the former District Attorney for DeKalb County to speak to the community. 
I believe he last spoke to the community in 2012 and it may be time to revisit the issue.

Below is the book written by Mr. Morgan that I highly recommend for both teenagers and parents.

Amazon price - $15.00

PS: At one time the book was available at the Dunwoody and Chamblee Libraries but at the moment I can't find them in the system.

Through real-life examples, Ignorance is No Defense explains Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language. 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.

“There are only four states in the country that treat our teenagers as adults when they’re 17, and Georgia’s one of those four states,” said Morgan, who has spoken to many thousands of teenagers, was on the U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect, and chaired Georgia’s Child Abuse Prevention Panel.

“I testified before the Georgia legislature last year about raising that age to 18 to fit with the rest of the country, and I’ll never forget what the legislator said: ‘Oh Mr. Morgan, we can’t do that because we don’t want our constituents in Georgia to think we’re soft on crime.”

Morgan said he represented two girls—one 16, one 17—who together shoplifted less than $100 worth of CDs and DVDs from Target. Because one was lawfully an adult at the time, the crime was on her permanent record, while the 16-year-old didn’t have it on hers.

“You’re criminal history starts on your 17th birthday and stays with you until the day you die,” he said. “Don’t screw it up.” (WestCobb Patch - March 2011)

 Video

A message every young teen should hear, Ignorance is No Defense by J. Tom Morgan on Thursday @ PCMS

Author and former DeKalb County District Attorney

J. Tom Morgan
Speaking to Parents and Students

Thursday, March 11
7:00 p.m.

PCMS Gym

Ignorance is No Defense is a practical, convenient guide for teenagers on laws in Georgia. Packed with useful - and sometimes surprising - information about laws and consequences for violating laws, this book will help teenagers make safe, informed choices. Ignorance is No Defense covers a wide range of important topics, including the following:

• The Fundamentals
  Overview of crimes and punishment, rights of a teenager in searches and arrests, parties to a crime, prosecution of adults and juveniles, going to court
• What's the Crime?
• Drugs and Alcohol: underage drinking and adult liability, false IDs, marijuana and other illegal drugs, prescription drugs, DUI
• Vehicles: vehicular homicide, reckless driving, racing, aggressive driving, hit and run, other driving violations
• Sex Crimes: statutory rape, rape and other sex crimes with force, sex crimes against children
• Harm to People: physical and mental abuse of children, assault and battery, robbery and armed robbery, murder and voluntary manslaughter, self-defense
• Harm to Property: stealing, criminal trespass, vandalism, other acts of invading property
• More Crimes: criminal street gang, weapons, public indecency, gambling
• Extra Stuff
  Driving cars and boats, body piercing, tattooing, tobacco, loitering, and more

Books will be available for $15.  Book signing at conclusion.

Teenagers & Crime: Ignorance is No Defense

Video

Based on issues I am seeing in the community with teenagers that are being arrested, I encouraged Dunwoody High School to offer Mr. J Tom Morgan, the former District Attorney for DeKalb County an opportunity to speak. 

Unfortunately, the school year is about to end and scheduling could not be arranged therefore this will be probably be done at the beginning of the next school year.  Hopefully the presentation could be given twice, once during the school day to the students followed up with a presentation in the evening for parents and others in the community (private school students) who would also benefit.

Below is the book written by Mr. Morgan that I highly recommend for both teenagers and parents.

 Amazon price - $15.00

PS: Book is also available at the Dunwoody and Chamblee Libraries.

Dangers Threatening DeKalb Teenagers and How to Protect Them, Thursday Meeting @ DHS.

Ignorance is No Defense and the Council on Drugs and Alcohol will be holding a special training session on Thursday, February 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Dunwoody High School. (The entire community is welcome and the Students and Parents will attend in separate locations.)

Flyer available here.

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.” Mr. Morgan is author of Ignorance is No Defense, A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law. This seminar for students and parents will explain Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language. For a preview, visit www.ignoranceisnodefense.com

Chuck Wade, the President for The Council on Alcohol and Drugs for the state of Georgia, will discuss the dangers of substance abuse. Mr. Wade, the State Director of “Drugs Don’t Work in Georgia” has 15 years of experience as a police officer and undercover narcotics agent. www.livedrugfree.org

For more information, contact: Linda Cooper at elcoopers@bellsouth.net

Dangers Threatening DeKalb Teenagers and How to Protect Them

Students and Parents, mark your calendars.
You don’t want to miss this opportunity!!!

For: Teenage Students and their Parents
When: Monday, February 4, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Dunwoody High School
(Students and Parents will attend in separate locations)
What: Ignorance is No Defense AND The Council on Drugs and Alcohol

This seminar for students and parents will explain “Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language”.

One of our speakers, “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.” Mr. Morgan is author of Ignorance is No Defense, A Teenager's Guide to Georgia Law.

For a preview, see his website: http://ignoranceisnodefense.com/

Chuck Wade, the President for The Council on Alcohol and Drugs for the state of Georgia, will discuss the dangers of substance abuse. Mr. Wade, the State Director of “Drugs Don’t Work in Georgia” has 15 years of experience as a police officer and undercover narcotics agent.

For more information, contact: Pam Tallmadge (ptall@bellsouth.net) or Linda Cooper (elcoopers@bellsouth.net)

Parents your teen needs to learn that ignorance is no defense in Georgia.

DID YOU KNOW that a person under 21 years old can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if the person’s alcohol concentration is .02 grams or higher?

For most people under 21 years old, drinking one beer or one glass of wine or one mixed drink will cause their alcohol concentration to be .02 grams or higher. There is no “safe” amount to drink and still be able to drive without impairment.

DID YOU KNOW that when you wake up on your 17th birthday, you are an adult under Georgia’s criminal laws?

DID YOU KNOW that if you have a fake ID with a government logo, you can be charged with a felony?

DID YOU KNOW that if you give a prescription drug to a friend, you can both be charged with a crime?

DID YOU KNOW that you can be charged with statutory rape regardless of whether you are a girl or a boy?

Author J. Tom Morgan will be coming to All Saints Catholic Church, this Sunday, September 28, 7pm to speak on his latest book, “Ignorance is No Defense”, which explains Georgia Laws to teenagers in easy to understand language. He is a nationally recognized expert on the prosecution of crimes against children and served as District Attorney of DeKalb County Georgia for 12 years. He has also dedicated his career to child advocacy.

Open to the Public and every Dunwoody teen should be encouraged to attend.

Sunday, September 28th @ 7 p.m.
All Saints Catholic Church
2443 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody GA 30338
770-393-3255

Chesnut Charter School is a great place to Learn.

PROCLAMATION

CHESNUT CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter School is a past winner of the Gold Award for CRCT score gains greater than 97% of other Georgia schools; and

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter School teachers are highly educated: 66% have advanced degrees and 38% have certification in gifted instruction; and

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter’s Charter Council formed in 2000 and comprised of parents and teachers directly oversees the academic performance based objectives of the school; and

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter’s community averages about 350 families and has raised approximately $300,000 for the school in the past 4 years. The school’s PTA and Charter Council have used over 70% of these funds for improvements in technology and the curriculum, as well as support to the school’s teachers; and

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter’s families have invested over 20,000 hours of volunteer work at the school in the past 4 years. Over 350 Chesnut family volunteers built a new playground at the school in one day; and

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter’s families are creative when faced with cuts in services: this year, the school has reintroduced an orchestra in the school, started a studentrun recycling program, and offers over 15 other student enrichment clubs and activities; and

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter’s families actively pursue grant money on behalf of the school and have brought in $8,000 this year. These funds have purchased digital and handheld microscopes, a healthy eating initiative, a playground renewal, and a walk-to-school safety program; and

WHEREAS, Chesnut Charter honored Ms. Angela Landis as “Teacher of the Year” for 2011-2012. Ms. Landis is a dedicated first grade teacher who is committed to her students and to her school; and

WHEREAS, the City congratulates Chesnut Charter’s Board Scholars for 2011-2012, the following six top performing 5th graders, Jake Hummel, Dania Fadhil, Angela Hirst, Caitlyn Liu, Carmen Morgan and Rushabh Sheth; and

WHEREAS, Amelia Nicole Marion-Landais, a rising 1st grader at Chesnut Charter, participated
in a charity auction for the school and won the honor of filling in for Council Member John Heneghan as “Council Person for the Day.”

NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael G. Davis, Mayor of Dunwoody, hereby proclaim

Amelia Nicole Marion-Landais

Council Person for the Day

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Dunwoody, Georgia, to be affixed, this 14th day of May, 2012.

Please don't focus on just the Mayor's race in Dunwoody - Lynn Deutsch / Kerry de Vallette

 Just as important a decision as Mayor.

The next Mayor of Dunwoody will be chosen in early November and it appears that this race will be overshadowing the others in both press coverage and money spent. In today's Crier on page 19, I already see two Mayoral Forums have been announced and there is just one forum available to assist the voters in making their selections in the other two at large positions.

Please know that every registered voter will be able to vote in the two City Wide council seat elections as well as the Mayor's race; therefore each of the three races deserve equal press coverage and equal face time with the electorate. This item is reinforced by the fact that Dunwoody has a weak Mayor system in place where the Mayor's vote, counts the same as the six other council members with no veto authority. In reality, the city council is ruled by a simple majority of the seven members therefore it only takes four members to make a final decision on any topic which comes before council.

That being said the Dunwoody Patch published a Meet the Candidates profile on the District Two candidates that I will copy verbatim below.

Lynn Deutsch 
Age: 46
Neighborhood: North Springs
Current job/company: Mom/Volunteer/Homemaker (former public policy researcher)

Education:
•Masters of City Planning, Georgia Tech
•Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Georgia State
•Bachelor of Arts in Government, University of Texas at Austin
•Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Texas at Austin

How long have you lived in Dunwoody: 23 years

Community organizations: I currently serve on the Dunwoody Planning Commission and the Dunwoody Elementary PTO Board. I served for many years on our neighborhood’s Women’s Club Board. I also served on the board of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association. I was the governor’s representative on the Master Teacher and Academic Coach Implementation committee. I have been a member of numerous other state and local committees as well as serving a variety of roles at my children’s schools.

Your platform: To thrive in the future, Dunwoody must be an outstanding place to live for people in all ages and stages of their lives and simultaneously be a great place for businesses to locate. To reach this goal, we must: •Be fiscally conservative, spending resources carefully; •Solicit and listen to feedback from residents; •Have a small and efficient government that works for the good of the community; •Maintain neighborhood integrity; •Repair roads and improve parks, and; •Promote Dunwoody to businesses looking to relocate.

Other than the people, what is the best part of Dunwoody?  We have terrific neighborhoods and communities in a great location. We have easy access to a range of shopping, dining, medical care, and transit options. But most importantly, it is the people that make Dunwoody special.

What are the two biggest issues facing Dunwoody? Traffic - both the number of cars and the behavior of drivers, creates problems in Dunwoody. We must use our public safety and public works resources to address these challenges through road maintenance, education and enforcement. As the economy improves, Dunwoody will face pressure from developers to permit projects that do not fit our values. As your council person, I will work to preserve the character of Dunwoody.

What is something people may not know about you? I love high school and college football.

*****

Kerry de Vallette 
Age: 57
Neighborhood: Dunwoody Club Forest
Family: Married 28 years to Jill Abbott de Vallette, who has been with Delta Air Lines since 1978. Jill is an active volunteer with the Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity. We have three children, John Abbott, and twins Katherine and Sara. All are graduates of Dunwoody High School. All three attend Georgia Southern University.
Current Job/Company: I run the JKS Abbott Group, an independent sales and marketing firm focused in the healthcare information technology market.

Education: Graduate of the University of Tennessee

How long have you lived in Dunwoody: Since 1983

Community organizations: Joined the Dunwoody Homeowners Association in 1984; served three terms as vice president, 1988, 1989 and 1990. From 1993 to 2006 I served in head coach and assistant coaching positions at Murphey Candler and Morgan Falls youth baseball, softball and football programs. Dunwoody Senior Baseball. Dunwoody High School Baseball. Habitat for Humanity. Boy Scout Troop 623.

Platform: I believe that small government is the best government. And that council members must focus on the principles that propelled Dunwoody into cityhood: keep taxes low, public safety (accomplished with appropriate levels of police staff), roads (pave the worst first) and parks and recreation facilities.

Other than the people, what is the best part of Dunwoody? The energy and power our new city creates. As a city we control our own destiny. That enables Dunwoody to continue to grow, to develop a mix of well-established residential neighborhoods in close proximity to the greatest economic engine in the southeast, the PCID.

What are the two biggest issues facing Dunwoody? Without a doubt, the proposed park bond referendums are at the top of the list with most everyone I talk with. The second is traffic. And like our residential development and parks development, mitigating traffic issues requires solid planning that addresses our current needs such as key intersection improvements, sidewalks, and bike paths, but also anticipates our future growth!

What is something people may not know about you? I make the best gumbo in Georgia, bar none!

Biking makes sense therefore planning and infrastructure improvements should follow.

My boys and I participated in the 7 mile Bike Ride Around Dunwoody presented by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust and the proceeds from the ride were donated to the City and held in a special fund that will be used to designate bike lanes here in the City of Dunwoody.

With a little planning and wise infrastructure improvements the City of Dunwoody could be a much improved walkable and bikeable community which could connect us to our neighboring cities and the world beyond. The City of Dunwoody is still in its infancy but long term goals are being set and now we also need to be planning on how these goals will be fulfilled.

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Mr. Ray LaHood has made bicycle transportation a priority and he details on his blog the financial backing that this administration is putting towards the issue. The City of Dunwoody has already put forward a $500,000 grant application with Kingsley Elementary on the related issue of Safe Routes to Schools and will be exploring the issue of Complete Streets in the coming months as part of our Comprehensive Planning Process which will assist us in applying for bicycle related infrastructure improvements.

Ray LaHood blog entry...

Bicycling was one of the earliest beneficiaries of stimulus funding, with portions of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act explicitly devoted to bicycling, and this department has been very active in getting that funding out the door. States must spend 3 percent of their allocation on the Transportation Enhancements program, which is a primary source of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure funding. The remainder of the “highway” money also creates an opportunity to build complete streets. All of the highway funding is flexible, and bicycle and pedestrian projects are eligible. The 3 percent in Transportation Enhancements is a floor not a ceiling. 30 percent of a state’s allocation is sub-allocated to urbanized areas, where commuting by bicycle is most likely.

$3.1 billion is provided for the Energy Efficiency and Block Grant Program, which provides formula funding to cities, counties, and states to undertake a range of energy efficiency activities. One eligible use of funding is for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. $1 billion is provided for the Community Development Block Grants program, which provides formula funding to cities and counties that meet certain criteria to undertake community improvement activities. One eligible use of funding is for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Safety and connectivity are also large goals of the biking community therefore I am happy to promote the following two items.

• Georgia Bike Sense: A Guide for Cyclists and Motorists Safety

The Guide is intended to teach cyclists and motorists how to safely and legally share the road. It provides guidance on technique, rules of the road, trail etiquette, safety and also contains a listing of local, state and national bicycle resources.

To receive a booklet in the mail, please e-mail bikeped@dot.ga.gov, or call the State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator at (404) 631-1778. Due to budget constraints, the Department requires that you arrange to pick up large quantities of the guides at one of our depositories around the state. http://www.dot.state.ga.us/travelingingeorgia/bikepedestrian/Pages/Safety.aspx

• Connecting Dunwoody to Roswell with a bridge

Proposed Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge at Morgan Falls
Public Meeting: Thursday, April 30, 2009
7 - 9 PM Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell

Parents do not miss this! Ignorance of Georgia Law is No Defense - Seminar Tuesday Aug 28 7 pm DHS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL FAMILIES
STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Presented by: DHS PTSO and DUNWOODY POLICE DEPARTMENT

DHS Students had an Assembly on Friday August 24th at 8:30 am

Parent's Only Session - Tuesday Night - No Students Please
Tuesday August 28th 7 p.m.at Dunwoody High School
All High School Parents invited (both Dunwoody & Private Schools)

Tuesday Night Meeting Preview

Through real-life examples, Ignorance is No Defense explains Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language. 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.                              

DID YOU KNOW that a person under 21 years old can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if the person’s alcohol concentration is .02 grams or higher? For most people under 21 years old, drinking one beer or one glass of wine or one mixed drink will cause their alcohol concentration to be .02 grams or higher. There is no “safe” amount to drink and still be able to drive without impairment.

DID YOU KNOW that if you have a fake ID in Georgia that it is a crime, and depending on the type of ID and how you use it, you can be charged with a felony?

DID YOU KNOW that if you give a prescription drug to a friend, you can both be charged with a crime?

DID YOU KNOW that you can be charged with statutory rape regardless of whether you are a girl or a boy?

Book is available for purchase at the Parents Session
as it is a Must Have for Every Household!

$15.00 – Proceeds go towards Dunwoody PTSO

 Amazon price - $15.00