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October 27, 2025

A Guide for College Students Facing Criminal Charges

College students who are charged with a crime often face two battles at once: the criminal justice system and their university’s disciplinary process. These cases can affect your education, future career, and personal life. The best…

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October 6, 2025

What to Do if I Was Falsely Accused of a Hate Crime on Campus

False accusations of hate crimes on campus can harm your reputation, academic standing, and future opportunities. Universities may act quickly, often before all facts are reviewed, which can lead to disciplinary hearings or even criminal investigations.…

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January 14, 2025

I’ve Been Suspected of Distributing a Controlled Substance on Campus. Now What?

Facing accusations of distributing a controlled substance on campus can be a daunting experience. The implications for your academic and personal life can be severe, ranging from disciplinary action to criminal legal charges. If you find…

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January 7, 2025

Can an Attorney Help Me if I’ve Violated My School’s Honor Code?

Being accused of an honor code violation can be a frightening and overwhelming experience for any student. Whether you’re in high school, college, graduate school, law school, medical school, or professional licensing programs like nursing or…

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November 19, 2024

The Impact of Affirmative Action Bans: How Elite Colleges Are Adapting and What It Means for Future Applicants

In recent months, students and families across the country have felt the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. This ruling has reshaped how elite colleges approach admissions, particularly regarding…

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June 17, 2024

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

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…

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May 15, 2023

How is mental health related to academic violations?

Mental health can affect our judgement or our ability to handle life’s responsibilities in general. This is especially true for college students, who are going through a big transitionary period of their lives. Sometimes, students facing…

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November 19, 2020

Can You Be Expelled From School If You Lied On A College Application?

College admissions are getting more and more competitive as the years go by. It’s no surprise that the pressure to lie and cheat on college applications has intensified as well. Imagine applying for an elite school…

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November 19, 2020

The Dangers of Exaggeration on a College or Graduate School Application

The pressure of getting into your dream college or graduate school can be severe. When filling out your application, you might start to think about stretching the truth a little bit. The truth is, you wouldn't…

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August 12, 2020

Can A University Charge You With An Honor Code Violation After Graduating?

Getting charged with an honor code violation is any student's nightmare. But once you've graduated, any fear of an honor code violation accusation should be well laid to rest, right? Not quite. You can still be…

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