Students are sent to court for minor crimes. Once they get to court, eighty percent of the time, they don't have an attorney representing them (“What is the school-to-prison pipeline?”). Without adequate representation, these students are not afforded a fair hearing. They often end up with fines or jail time due to the lack of a lawyer. In addition to court appearances, the average student also faces the possibility of a fine. “275,000 non-traffic Class C misdemeanor tickets have been issued to youth in Texas. Many of these were issued by school police officers for disorderly conduct, disrupting classes, disrupting transportation, and unexcused absences” (Fowler 17). High school students received fines for misbehavior in class instead of being sent to the principal's office. With these tickets, students could receive up to $500 in fines and community service (Fowler 17). “Youth who are disciplined or court-involved are at greater risk of dropping out and becoming involved in the juvenile justice system” (Fowler 17). These tickets are creating a wider gateway into the school-to-prison pipeline. Additionally, middle school students are also suspended for minor offenses. A fifth grader was suspended for using his hands to make a gun gesture. The principal defined him as a “high level impersonator 2”.