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College Misconduct Honor Board Hearings

Protecting College Students’ Rights

Colleges and universities have strict honor code provisions regarding cheating, sexual behavior and drug/alcohol policies. College honor code hearing boards have the power to suspend or even expel a student who is found to be in violation of these provisions. Not only can there be a loss of tuition but reputation and permanent issues with other schools and the job market. These findings can have lasting stains on a student’s lifetime record. It’s important that you have a lawyer that knows their way around these issues.

Plagiarism – If a teacher, another student or professor accuses you of having stolen the work of another person, you could stand accused of plagiarism. This often means a failing grade in the class and academic probation and possible removal from school.

Sexual misconduct – The issue with these college issues are that many times the student may also be charged criminally in addition to the university charges. Students may be permanently expelled and/or face outside criminal charges from the state. JC Law is well equipped to handle all of these matters!

Possession of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus – Universities, including the University of Maryland, have strict rules regarding student drug and alcohol use. If your found guilty of any of these actions, the consequences could include immediate loss of housing privileges, suspension or expulsion. Alcohol use depends on the student’s age, but in addition, colleges may choose to limit alcohol on campus.

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In most of these cases, allegation come from a professor or another student. It is very important that an investigation occur. If handled properly, many of these matters simply go away, but be warned that is not the case in every situation!