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Tips for writing an honor code violation appeal from a lawyer for students.
October 22nd, 2018
University students make mistakes and can be charged with an honor code violation. If you are found responsible for a violation, you can face suspension, dismissal, or even expulsion from college. What should you do if you lose your honor code commit…
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Is it legal for a university to withhold a degree or transcripts from a student? The answer from a lawyer for students.
October 4th, 2018
You work hard, study, and get good grades. You apply for graduation and even walk in the ceremony. Then you request your official transcripts only to find out that they refuse your request, or that your degree has not been conferred. You call the col…
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Are you a Florida teacher facing a certification sanction? Advice from a lawyer.
September 26th, 2018
Teachers work hard and do their best every day. However, mistakes happen and the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) takes accusations of professional misconduct seriously. You thought you could explain the situation to your school district and t…
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Accused of cheating on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)? Advice from a lawyer.
September 24th, 2018
You want to be a teacher in Florida. The FTCE has a reputation for difficulty but you study hard and pass. The celebration is short lived though, you receive a letter from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) accusing you of cheating. What sho…
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Possession of drugs in school - Defense tips from a lawyer for students
September 5th, 2018
Students bringing drugs to school is occurring more frequently these days. The use of vape pens and edibles make drugs like marijuana easy to disguise. Schools have responded with zero tolerance policies regarding the possession of drugs, drug paraph…
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Accused of Academic Dishonesty at University of Texas? Defense advice from a lawyer.
August 29th, 2018
The University of Texas is a public school located in Austin, Texas. UT Austin is not only the choice for local students, but students worldwide. This diverse student body may push some to make poor academic choices. Cheating, plagiarism, collusion,…
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Accused of unauthorized assistance? Defense tips from a lawyer for students.
August 27th, 2018
Being accused of unauthorized assistance can happen if a professor or teacher’s assistance thinks you helped a friend or classmate on an exam or assignment. What should you do if you are accused of unauthorized assistance? Read on for tips from a d…
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Accused of violating the Honor Code at Columbia University? Defense advice from a lawyer.
August 21st, 2018
Columbia University is a private university located in New York City. Columbia is an Ivy League school with a strong reputation and a very selective admission rate. When attending a university that expects high levels of performance, students can fee…
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What is a student defense attorney?
August 17th, 2018
College is the most popular path towards a great career. Students invest huge amounts of money to achieve their dreams of being the best in their fields. However, what most students don’t know is that things can go wrong during this journey. Accusa…
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Accused of plagiarism on a programming assignment? Advice from a defense attorney for students.
July 27th, 2018
Most of the computer science students I represent call me confused about how they are even being accused of plagiarizing code. Universities are being unclear on the boundaries and expectations of students in programming courses. This leaves computer…
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