Question

why did t. l. o. face juvenile delinquency charges?

breaking school rules

possession of marijuana

smoking in the bathroom

Explanation:

Identify the legal charges

Using the New Jersey v. T.L.O. knowledge point
T.L.O. faced delinquency charges in juvenile court after a school search revealed marijuana and drug-paraphernalia.

Analyze the options

Using the New Jersey v. T.L.O. knowledge point

• Smoking in the bathroom and breaking school rules were school policy infractions, not the basis for state juvenile delinquency charges.
• Possession of marijuana is a criminal offense that led to the state filing delinquency charges.

Answer:

• breaking school rules
• possession of marijuana (Correct answer)
• smoking in the bathroom