Criminal Defense For College Students
A criminal charge can have a serious impact for a college student, not only in terms of criminal penalties but other ramifications including school disciplinary action. Even a minor charge has the potential to derail a promising academic career.
At The Gaunt Law Office, we have more than 20 years of valuable experience handling criminal law cases in Morgan County, and we often focus on juvenile defense. We can and have defended college students against a wide variety of charges, including the following:
- Underage drinking
- Driving under the influence
- Drug possession
- Shoplifting
- Theft
Because most college students are legal adults, they will face the full range of criminal penalties if convicted, which could have lifelong repercussions.
Defending College Students Against Alcohol-Related Crimes
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances on college campuses, even though the majority of students are still underage. An attorney from our firm can help with charges like:
- Furnishing alcohol to a minor
- Purchasing alcohol while underage
- Underage possession
- Disorderly conduct
- Open container
- Driving under the influence
In many cases, students face multiple charges, such as DUI charges and open container charges, after a traffic stop with alcohol in the car.
Criminal Charges And School Disciplinary Actions
In addition to criminal repercussions, such as fines, jail time and the loss of a driver’s license, the school may have sanctions to impose. These could include both suspension and expulsion. Schools often have a code of conduct and can expel a student for violating it if they are convicted of criminal charges. This disciplinary action could ruin a student’s academic career.
Contact Us Today
Our lawyers can help you and your teen college student address both criminal charges and school-related discipline. We represent students at Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University, Fellowship Baptist College, Heritage Baptist College and Indiana Tech. Call us today at 765-343-6260 or contact us online to set up a consultation.
