Section One

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

Elements of Rule 4

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Facts

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Issue/s

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Application

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Conclusions

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.

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.