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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 –...
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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...
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College campuses have traditionally been considered bastions of free speech, where students can express their views and engage in robust discussions without fear of censorship or retaliation. However, there have been instances where students' freedom of...
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Marijuana laws are tricky. At the federal level, marijuana is still illegal, both for medicinal and recreational uses. In some states, it’s legal to use medically, but not recreationally. And in others, it’s legal to use...
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2021 Update: While some of us may have expected 2021 to have the coronavirus under control, things have been up and down throughout the past year. From the distribution of vaccines to the introduction of the...
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