Being expelled from school is serious. It can ruin your chances of success in the future. What can you do to fight an expulsion from a public school? Read on for the answer from a school expulsion attorney. For information regarding college expulsion defense click...
Month: March 2018
What should you do if a teacher accused you of cheating? A lawyer for students answers.
Being accused of cheating should be taken seriously, whether you are in high school or college. In high school, being found responsible for cheating may have to be disclosed on a college application. In college, you could be suspended or expelled from a university....
Dismissed from doctoral program because you didn’t finish your dissertation in time? Advice from a lawyer for doctoral students.
Doctoral students work especially hard to make it to the dissertation stage. Once they make it to the dissertation, a new set of challenges emerge. Most doctoral students have the typical challenges of data revisions, research tweaks, and other minor changes. However,...
Accused of an Honor Code Violation at an Ivy League School? Advice from a College Student Defense Lawyer
The university honor code is a tradition that dates back hundreds of years starting with some of the oldest colleges in the nation. An honor code is a set of standards that the school believes all students must follow. Many Ivy League universities believe it the basis...
Charged with cheating on a computer programming assignment? Tips from a lawyer for college students.
Computer programming students face unique challenges when it comes to demonstrating their knowledge. Professors assign work and expect students to show how to apply topics in a methodical way that demonstrates understanding. Students can get frustrated with the time...
Can a professor tell if I bought a paper online? A college student defense lawyer answers.
College classes can be a challenge – deadlines, papers, exams and more. Also, professors don’t coordinate their due dates, which leaves students with added challenges. Suddenly, a student can end up with several papers all due at the same time. You do some thinking...
Were you caught cheating in school? What’s next? A lawyer for college students answers.
Were you taking an exam and peeked over at your neighbor’s test paper? Did you bring a cell phone or smart watch to use during the exam? Did you write notes on your hand or arm? If you got caught cheating in college, you could face serious consequences. What happens...
Caught with drugs on a college campus or in your dorm? Advice from a lawyer for college students.
Marijuana has been legalized for personal and medicinal use in many states. However, colleges can still ban the possession of this substance. Additionally, other drugs such as cocaine, LSD, ecstasy, or acid can cause a student to be suspended or expelled from school....
Caught With Alcohol On College Campus Or In Your Dorm? Advice From A Lawyer For College Students
College is a time when many students get a chance to have some fun away from home. However, the rules of campus and dorms are very clear and discourage certain behavior. Having alcohol on campus or in your dorm room is one of the biggest restrictions. So, what can a...
Are You A College Student Facing A Code of Conduct Investigation? A Lawyer For College Students Reveals Secrets To A Successful Defense
Schools take their code of conduct very serious. Any violation of this code can lead to a student conduct investigation. What happens during a student conduct investigation? What happens if they find evidence to try and either suspend or expel you? Read on to find out...