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Many students choose to attend college after high school graduation. Many see it as a direct path towards the career of their dreams. However, most students don’t realize that several things can derail this dream. Being accused of cheating, plagiarism, collaboration,...

You took a course and thought posting your professor’s notes, labs, PowerPoints, or other assignments online could help other students. Suddenly, you receive an email from the academic integrity office. You are accused of violating the intellectual property rights of...

You were having fun over break or during the summer and things got out of hand. You ended up getting arrested. What will happen if your university finds out? The answer from a defense attorney for college students. Will my college find out that I was arrested? If you...

What can you do if you or your child is caught vaping or with THC at school? Read on for defense tips from an attorney for students. Can I be searched at school if they think I have drugs? Conducting a search of a student’s backpack or belongings requires a lower...

Unsportsmanlike behavior, cheating, drug use, and more can cause students to be suspended or banned from participating in sport. These suspensions can happen from both school sponsored and private sports activities. Can you appeal a suspension from playing sports?...

For K-12 expulsion information, click here.You worked hard to get acceptance to your university. So, facing a suspension or expulsion from school is scary. Will loans start asking for repayment? Where will you live if you were in a dorm? Will another college accept...

What is a Title IX violation? Title IX violations are wide ranging. Most students I assist face allegations of harassment, stalking, or non-consensual sexual behavior. What happens when a student is accused of a Title IX violation? The first step is an investigation....

You turned in an assignment and received an email from your professor. You open it. You are being accused of plagiarism. What should you do? Read on for advice from a defense lawyer for students. How could I be accused of plagiarism? There are several reasons your...

You made the bad decision to cheat in school. Maybe you had your phone during an exam or looked at another student’s paper. The professor or TA caught you and now you are facing academic integrity sanctions. Should you accept the sanction or fight for a lesser...

University students work hard for acceptance into school. They pick their major with the dream of the perfect career. However, accusations of cheating, plagiarism, and more can derail a college student’s goals. This is where a defense lawyer for college students can...