Thursday, May 2, 2013

Law Day at Chester High School


Left to right: Chester High School Principal Will Towson, Teacher Farela Howie, Assistant District Attorney Erica Parham, Esquire Baltazar Rubio, and Judge Linda Cartisano

In recognition of Law Day, Chester High School had its annual Law Day Program. Special guest Judge Linda Cartisano, Assistant District Attorney Erica Parham, and Esquire Baltazar Rubio spoke to a group of interested students about the legalities of a case. This year’s planned scenario was put aside for a more realistic case currently in the news. The case of the recent Boston bombings was used as an example. Three friends of the bombing suspect took possession of a backpack and laptop from the suspect’s dorm room. The backpack contained “fireworks and other evidence linking their friend to the deadly April 15 blasts.” The scenario was adapted to the Chester High School cafeteria. What would you do if a known suspect left you with his book bag containing evidence? The scenario was discussed and student’s questions were answered. The bottom-line said Mr. Rubio, if someone asks you to hold something for them, don’t. You will be held responsible for possession if caught.

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