Another Teacher...

[Binky]

Matt is right - the article headline infers that the charge was "improper relationship with a student" as if that is an actual law on the books.

He's not saying that she wasnt arrested for "sexual assault of a child" - because she was.

If the headline was to be accurate, it would say "Teacher arrested for sexual assault of a child"

[slow99]

O rly? Take a peek at the headline. The actual correct charge is buried in the text near the end.

Holy fuck. Anyone with a modicum of comprehensive ability could figure this out. The headline is a description ... a sneak peak, a teaser.

If I killed my boss, the new story might say, "Man arrested for killing his boss," and later on state that I was charged with Murder.

You'd read that article and think, "killing a boss isn't an actual charge!!"?

[03trubluGT]

Holy fuck. Anyone with a modicum of comprehensive ability could figure this out. The headline is a description ... a sneak peak, a teaser.

If I killed my boss, the new story might say, "Man arrested for killing his boss," and later on state that I was charged with Murder.

You'd read that article and think, "killing a boss isn't an actual charge!!"?

Believe it or not, there are people who would believe that the police actually arrested some teacher for having an inappropriate relationship.

Define "inappropriate". Is it inappropriate because of a law or company poilcy?

Hell, I could shoot at a fleeing felon and be totally legal, but still get fired because it is against departmental policy.

I'm pretty sure that killing someone has only one meaning.

But, please continue to be a jackass with the "Anyone with a modicum of comprehensive ability could figure this out" insults.

[bcoop]

Semantics. Simmer down, Matthew!

[jefehbk]

Believe it or not, there are people who would believe that the police actually arrested some teacher for having an inappropriate relationship.

Define "inappropriate". Is it inappropriate because of a law or company poilcy?

Hell, I could shoot at a fleeing felon and be totally legal, but still get fired because it is against departmental policy.

I'm pretty sure that killing someone has only one meaning.

But, please continue to be a jackass with the "Anyone with a modicum of comprehensive ability could figure this out" insults.

damn bro...did you miss your quota for the week? feel like pulling out the taser or baton and going to town on somebody.

[03trubluGT]

Semantics. Simmer down, Matthew!

Aw, Hellz no!

damn bro...did you miss your quota for the week? feel like pulling out the taser or baton and going to town on somebody.

Just wait until I get back to work! I'm gonna taze some soccer mom in a mini van!!!!

[Big A]

Being that she was charged with sexual assault of a child the student was obviously under age, but I was under the impression that a sexual relationship with a student is also against the law in Texas even if the student is over the age of consent.

Being that they are of age it's not a sex crime, so what would you call it?

[Big A]

I hate it when the news doesn't know how to accurately report.

The teacher was not arrested for an improper relationship, because there is no charge.

Interesting, because the Dallas news disagrees, and it's a felony to boot.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/high-schools/girls-basketball-news/headlines/20110516-police-kennedale-football-player-discloses-sexual-encounter-with-freshman-girls-basketball-coach.ece

Brittni Nicole Colleps, 27, of Arlington was charged with five felony counts of inappropriate relationship between a student and a teacher.

[Big A]

Matt is right - the article headline infers that the charge was "improper relationship with a student" as if that is an actual law on the books.

Ah, but it is.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/docs/pe/htm/pe.21.htm

[Leah]

Not it!

[Big A]

What, you got nothin' else to say Matt?

[Unicorn Jeff]

What, you got nothin' else to say Matt?

He's busy crying about dishing out almost 10k for his sons hockey team next season. Well... I would be at least.

[03trubluGT]

What, you got nothin' else to say Matt?

Actually I've been at a part time since 8. I checked the link, and I will have to admit that I've been out of the detective office since 1999. That was added in 2003 and amended in 2009.

I do wonder who got that bill passed, because any sexual offense prior to 2003 was covered by another statute. This one has it's own chapter.

[Big A]

I do wonder who got that bill passed, because any sexual offense prior to 2003 was covered by another statute. This one has it's own chapter.

I'm guessing that it had alot to do with the rise in publicized student/teacher shenanigans. For all the high school boys accross the nation though, I hope that there are alot more instances that go undiscovered.

[GE]

Actually I've been at a part time since 8. I checked the link, and I will have to admit that I've been out of the detective office since 1999. That was added in 2003 and amended in 2009.

I do wonder who got that bill passed, because any sexual offense prior to 2003 was covered by another statute. This one has it's own chapter.

You've been out of the detective office since 1999 but don't have a basic understanding of sexual offenses outlined under the Penal Code? Surely you guys get briefings about legislative changes every 2 years, amirite?