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Wiegandt & Doubles: A Virginia Law Firm Representing Students Accused Of Underage Drinking And Drugs
For college students in Virginia and throughout the country, going off to school is a time of new experiences and opportunities. With this newfound independence comes greater personal responsibilities, and although young people are bound to push the boundaries and make a few mistakes, the implications of underage drinking or illegal drug use can have lasting...
Wiegandt & Doubles: A Virginia Law Firm Representing Students Accused Of Underage Drinking And Drugs
For college students in Virginia and throughout the country, going off to school is a time of new experiences and opportunities. With this newfound independence comes greater personal responsibilities, and although young people are bound to push the boundaries and make a few mistakes, the implications of underage drinking or illegal drug use can have lasting...
Wiegandt & Doubles: A Virginia Law Firm Representing Students Accused Of Underage Drinking And Drugs
For college students in Virginia and throughout the country, going off to school is a time of new experiences and opportunities. With this newfound independence comes greater personal responsibilities, and although young people are bound to push the boundaries and make a few mistakes, the implications of underage drinking or illegal drug use can have lasting consequences that impact a young person's future professional and educational opportunities.
Kids Will Be Kids, Right?
Most people acknowledge that young people are bound to experience a few lapses in judgment when going off to college. However, colleges and universities — particularly Liberty University in Lynchburg — hold students to a high standard of ethical and moral conduct which can result in more than just fines or community service, even if the student is not formally charged with a crime.
If your son or daughter is accused of or charged with underage drinking, drug possession or other offenses, he or she may face the following consequences in addition to criminal penalties:
Suspension or expulsion from school
Expulsion from the dorms or other campus housing
Loss of athletic or academic scholarships as well as ineligibility for future scholarships
Ineligibility for financial aid
Kicked off of sports teams or other extracurricular programs
Ineligibility for study abroad opportunities
Ineligibility for work study or other campus jobs
Required drug or alcohol counseling
Difficulties renting an apartment with a tarnished record
Difficulties finding a job during or after college
At Wiegandt & Doubles, we understand the criminal as well as collateral consequences facing college students. That is why our attorney, Malcolm "Mac" Doubles, looks to act quickly, mitigate exposure and looks for opportunities to protect students from repercussions that could compromise their long-term prospects.
A Single Mistake Can Have Lasting Consequences — Respond With Help From A Lawyer
Whether you're a student and have been accused of a crime or you're a concerned parent looking for representation on behalf of your son or daughter, we encourage you to reach out to us and learn how we can help. With 30 years of experience handling cases throughout Virginia, we have the skill and resources to help you find a timely, practical solution.
Contact us at our Fincastle law office to learn more by speaking with an attorney.
