College Student Defense Blog | Students Charged with Misconduct

Sanctions and Punishment for University Violations of Title IX

By DC Student DefenseTitle IX

Allegations of sexual assault and discrimination at colleges and universities and their subsequent mishandling of said allegations have become a large part of the nationwide #MeToo discussion. At the center of the conversations are the regulations...

August 26, 2024

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Do I Need a Lawyer if My College Student Is Accused of a Crime?

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense

College is a time of freedom and independence for many students. However, with that independence comes an increased potential to run up against the law. In some cases, if your college student has a run in...

August 12, 2024

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What to do if you are accused of cheating on your exam

By DC Student DefenseCheating, Plagiarism

College students are under immense pressure to succeed, and the temptation to cheat can be overwhelming. With the rise of online learning, cheating has become easier and more widespread than ever before. But the consequences of...

August 9, 2024

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All About Plagiarism: DC Colleges and Universities

By DC Student DefenseCheating, Plagiarism

The discussion of plagiarism has increased over the decades. In March 2020, ICAI researchers administered an updated version of the McCabe survey to 840 students across various college campuses and discovered that 58% of the students...

July 29, 2024

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What Happens if You get Caught With Marijuana on Campus?

By DC Student DefenseDrugs and Alcohol

Being caught with marijuana can have serious legal, academic, professional, and ethical consequences. Our DC student defense attorneys are here to help you navigate these difficult challenges with compassion. Led by our seasoned student defense attorney,...

July 22, 2024

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What to Do If You are Accused of an Academic Honor Code Violation

By DC Student DefenseAcademic Honor Code

Not so long ago, academic honor code violations consisted primarily of college students being accused of using “paper banks” to buy other people’s papers to use as their own or – in a throwback to elementary...

June 17, 2024

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Three steps you should take if your child is accused of plagiarism

By DC Student DefensePlagiarism

Three steps you should take if your child is accused of plagiarism Accusations of plagiarism have long been a consideration of both parents and students, even more so now, with the role that the internet plays...

June 10, 2024

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What do you do if you are a college student accused of sexual assault?

By DC Student DefenseSexual Assault

Navigating the aftermath of an alleged sexual assault on a college campus is a daunting and complex process. Not only are you faced with the possibility of criminal charges from local law enforcement, but you also...

May 20, 2024

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Will my college find out if I am arrested off-campus?

By DC Student DefenseStudent conduct code

If you have been arrested while you’re in college — even if it wasn’t on campus — you run the risk of being punished twice for the same crime. Twice? But doesn’t the U.S. Constitution protect...

May 13, 2024

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Accused Of Hazing? Now What?

By DC Student DefenseHazing

Penn State. LSU. Texas State. Wheaton. Clemson. University of Nevada. California State. West Virginia. Baruch. University at Albany. Michigan State University. What do these schools all have in common? Unfortunately, it’s not athletic achievements or even...

April 8, 2024

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Plagiarism: What Counts as Cheating?

By DC Student DefensePlagiarism

Cheating has become that much more ubiquitous with the explosive popularity of the internet across the past couple of decades, and a worldwide pandemic that forced education online for a year. Having no option but to...

March 11, 2024

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What If My Roommate Commits a Student Conduct Code Violation?

By DC Student DefenseStudent conduct code

Every year, the fall semester comes around and students who live on their university’s campus must move into their assigned dorm. For those who are returning students, your roommate(s) may be someone you know; however, for...

February 12, 2024

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International Student Guide: Encounters with Law Enforcement

By DC Student DefenseInternational Students

As international students embark on their educational journey in the United States, they are not only exposed to a diverse academic landscape but also encounter a different legal system. Understanding how to navigate interactions with law...

January 8, 2024

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What Happens If A Student Gets Arrested At A Protest?

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense

Being an American, you have the right to protest peacefully. This right remains present even as a student. You are allowed to speak out and pass out flyers and petitions. You also have the right to...

November 13, 2023

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Falsely accused of using ChatGPT

By DC Student DefenseOnline Misconduct

In today's digital age, academic institutions are increasingly turning to technology to detect and prevent academic dishonesty. While such measures are vital in maintaining academic integrity, they can sometimes lead to false accusations. If you find...

October 23, 2023

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