You are given a writing assignment by your teacher and it’s a topic you have written a paper on before. You take your previous original work and submit it. Now, your professor is accusing you of plagiarism. How could you be accused of plagiarizing yourself?...
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Caught Cheating in College – Advice from an Education Lawyer
College is stressful. Managing responsibilities while striving for good grades can be overwhelming. This pressure sometimes leads students to make poor choices, one of which may be cheating. Understanding the Cheating Allegations If you're caught...
Academic Dismissal from College
You got accepted into college and have spent countless hours committed to earning your degree. However, you fell just short of a GPA or test requirement and are now facing academic dismissal from school. What can you do if you are faced with academic dismissal? My...
Accused of Plagiarism in College? Tips from an Education Lawyer
You are working hard in college and staying up late to make sure you submit the best work possible to your professor. Days or weeks later you get a dreaded email – you are accused of plagiarism. You are confused and can’t understand how it is possible. Well, you are...
Higher Education Lawyer for College & University Students
Higher Education Lawyer for Students A higher education lawyer for students can defend against accusations of college or university policy violations. At Asselta Law, we fight for students accused of any violation of college policy or handbook rule. If a student is...
College Disciplinary and Academic Hearing Help
College Disciplinary and Academic Hearing Help College and University students can face several issues like cheating, plagiarism and other violations of the student code of conduct. Violations like these can lead to formal charges against the student.The student is...
Can A Teacher Be Fired For Making A Joke Or Kidding Around?
Teachers have one of the toughest and most important jobs. They educate our children and are tasked with shaping our future through the work they do. Teachers have their own teaching styles. Some may be considered strict and rule abiding, and others more fun and...
What are the Consequences of Bringing a Weapon to School?
Students go to school and expect the school to provide them an education in a safe environment. Schools have strict rules on bringing weapons on campus. What can happen if you are facing suspension, referral, or expulsion for bringing a weapon to school? What is...
What are the consequences for cheating in college?
Accused of cheating on a test, told you are being flagged for plagiarism, or are you facing academic dishonesty charges for falsification of work? Whatever the term your school uses - you’ve been accused of cheating and the consequences can be severe.Being accused of...
Can an Elementary School Retain Students against parent wishes? Lawyer Advice
You get a heartbreaking call, it’s your child’s school. They tell you that your child will be held back or retained a grade. The schools retention recommendation came out of the blue. How could this happen? Why are they retaining your child? How are you going to tell...