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What Happens If You Get Caught Drinking in Your Dorm Room?

By DC Student DefenseAlcohol, College Student Defense

College life is full of new experiences, but sometimes, those experiences come with unexpected consequences. If you’ve been caught drinking in your dorm room, you might feel overwhelmed, confused, or even scared about what comes next….

February 4, 2025

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How to Hire the Right College Student Defense Lawyer

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense

Parents often face challenges when it comes to hiring a college student defense lawyer. It’s not always clear what type of lawyer to seek out, especially if the college student is dealing with disciplinary proceedings on...

December 3, 2024

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Academic Misconduct: What It is and What Falls Under It

By DC Student DefenseCheating, College Student Defense, Plagiarism

Academic misconduct encompasses a wide range of academic violations, most often related to cheating. Such actions create an unfair academic advantage for oneself and/or a disadvantage for other students. Our team of student defense attorneys, led…

November 13, 2024

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How a Drug Crime Conviction Can Affect College Students?

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense

Being charged with a drug crime can be an incredibly stressful experience, particularly for college students whose entire futures hang in the balance. While the immediate consequences such as fines, jail time, or probation are daunting,...

September 30, 2024

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How Can a College Student Defend a Disorderly Conduct Charge?

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense

Being charged with disorderly conduct can be a scary and overwhelming experience, especially for a college student. It can have serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and a permanent mark on your record that could impact...

September 23, 2024

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Can being accused of a crime affect my college scholarship?

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense

Being accused of a crime can be a scary event for anyone. For college students, however, the potential threat of a criminal conviction can mean the difference between graduating and not graduating. DC Student Defense understands...

September 16, 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 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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Can I get in trouble for recording my professor on a Zoom call?

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense, Online Misconduct

When students in the Washington D.C. area find themselves involved in complex legal situations, it’s our goal at DC Student Defense to assist them. In this blog, we’ll be covering the topic of recording lectures –...

September 25, 2023

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How will academic violations affect my scholarships?

By DC Student DefenseCollege Student Defense

We live in a country of opportunity, and scholarships are many people’s golden ticket to university. However, even with financial aid to cover college tuition and fees, there are still more challenges that come with college...

July 17, 2023

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