Fighting The Ramifications Of Student Crimes In Kentucky
Last updated on February 21, 2025
At Shumate, Flaherty & Eubanks, PSC, in Richmond, our criminal defense attorney has experience defending college students against a range of charges – including felonies and misdemeanors. He will work with both the administration and the authorities whenever possible to reach a plea deal that leads to a lesser charge. He is intimately familiar with the relevant Kentucky laws as well as the administrative policies at major colleges and universities in Madison County and the surrounding counties.
What Are College Student Crimes?
College student crimes are every bit as serious as those committed by non-students. While there is sometimes an impression that college campuses are “safe zones,” where students are impervious to existing state and federal laws, this is simply not the case. Indeed, there are some limited instances in which a college or university will handle an issue of misconduct or unscrupulous behavior internally, but actual crimes can and will be prosecuted.
Toward that end, the recreational smoking of marijuana, underage drinking and public urination may be viewed with a nonchalant attitude in some circles, but in reality, these remain crimes that can lead to serious punishments.
While it’s essential for college students to treat their charges with the seriousness that they deserve, one need not view their case as a lost cause, either. Indeed, there are methods of challenging the charges you are facing, and some courts will show a willingness to minimize penalties knowing that college students sometimes make careless mistakes that could affect their academic futures.
An Advocate To Represent Your Interests
As a result, a plea bargain or alternative sentencing plan may afford a student the ability to avoid more serious sentences. Our attorney has ample experience representing college students dealing with a variety of crimes. He will employ his skills to help you in any way possible.
This means that our lawyer will not only fight to dismiss your charges but also make every possible effort to ensure that a criminal charge or conviction doesn’t affect involvement in student clubs, athletic programs and study abroad opportunities. In more serious cases, he will make every possible effort to prevent an expulsion.
Exploring Expungements For Past Charges
Do you need to move on after a past mistake has negatively affected your life? Work with our Richmond criminal defense lawyer to seek an expungement. Speak with him to learn whether you qualify to seal your record and get a fresh start.
Protect Your Future – Schedule A Free Consultation
College costs thousands of dollars and is a major investment in your future. Don’t risk throwing away your education because you didn’t seek proper legal representation. If you have been charged with a college student crime in Madison County or the surrounding areas, call the office of Shumate, Flaherty & Eubanks, PSC at 859-353-0878 or send us an email for assistance.