Does a Student Need and Attorney or Advisor When Accused of a Violation of Their School’s Code of Conduct? Code of Conduct Violations can bring life-altering sanctions for students. When accused, knowing whether you need an attorney or advisor is crucial.
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Video: Should a Student Make a Statement to the Student Conduct Office?
Should a Student Make a Statement to the Student Conduct Office? When facing a serious sanction, a student should not make a statement before they fully understand what is being alleged.
Video: Can Only Parents Be Arrested For a Social Host Violation?
Can Only Parents Be Arrested For a Social Host Violation? Responsibility for a social host violation extends beyond homeownership. Even if you don’t own the home, you can still be accountable for underage drinking.
Video: Will a Student get in Trouble for “Unintentional Plagiarism?”
Will a Student get in Trouble for “Unintentional Plagiarism?” Intentional or not, a student will be responsible when they don’t give proper credit.
Video: What Happens the Morning of an Arraignment
What Happens the Morning of an Arraignment Ever wondered what happens before a client’s arraignment? In this video, we’ll follow an attorney’s morning routine as they prepare for this crucial legal step. It’s a quick discussion of what goes on before a client’s arraignment.
Video: You Do Not Have to Open Your Door for the Police
You Do Not Have to Open Your Door for the Police There are specific circumstances that police can come into your home without permission. If those circumstances do not exist, you do not have to open the door for the police.
Article: ChatGPT Exposes Students to Wrongful Accusations of Plagiarism
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the impact of ChatGPT has been a hot topic in the news recently.[1] The use of ChatGPT to author student papers has preoccupied academia. Educators fear that students can easily turn in assignments that were created by ChatGPT. That fear has motivated universities to impose harsh discipline when professors believe a […]
Article: New Title IX Rules Will Impair Students’ Right to Due Process
Title IX, the federal civil rights law that Congress enacted to prohibit sex discrimination in colleges and universities that accept federal funding,[1] has spawned conflicting and controversial regulatory approaches to student disciplinary proceedings. While there is general agreement that Title IX requires covered educational institutions to protect students from sexual misconduct, the Office for Civil […]
Video: What to Do if You Get a Call From Your Child That They Have Been Arrested?
What to Do if You Get a Call From Your Child That They Have Been Arrested? If you ever get the call that your child was arrested, here are some guidelines and information about how to move forward.
Video: What to Do if There Is Underage Drinking in Your Home?
What to Do if There Is Underage Drinking in Your Home? If there is underage drinking in your home, a parent will not be arrested if they remedy the situation by ending the gathering or calling the police.