Directions:Read the following rule and hypothetical situation. Using your knowledge of legal analysis:

1. Break the rule down to its elements

2. Present a comprehensive phrasing of the issue/s involved and,

3. Applying the rule to the facts provided, analyze the rule as to the given hypothetical

4. Conclusion:Did Nancy Violate Rule 4?

Rule 4:

A Major Disciplinary Infraction for Possession of a Weapon in school is a violation that occurs in school and severely interferes with the learning and safety of others, and is of a threatening or harmful nature

Facts:

Just before high school started, students Nancy and Ned were in a heated argument in the schoolyard when Nancy flashed what appeared to be a gun to Ned and said, "You better stay away from me."This was witnessed by several students, one of whom squealed on Nancy, who was later found with a BB gun in her school bag.