Risks For College Students Convicted Of A Crime

College students usually feel free during their university years; however, they are at a crossroads of maturation where they are prone to making many mistakes and poor decisions, particularly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They are also considered adults in the eyes of the criminal justice system, which can make them at high risk for doing damage to their futures.

When a college student is convicted of a crime, it has the potential to significantly detour their goals. Depending on the institution that the student attends, a criminal conviction, even a misdemeanor, could result in severe educational consequences. Universities can institute their own penalties on students on top of the criminal ones they face, these could include expulsion, suspension, removal of financial aid or scholarships, and removal from campus groups or athletic teams.

Once college is over and you go looking for that perfect job, a potential employer might look you over if they see a misdemeanor or felony on your record. It can be very difficult to have criminal convictions removed from your record and those convictions could follow you to every job you attempt to obtain for the rest of your life. Particularly if you are interested in entering a licensed profession such as law or medicine, you have little chance of fulfilling your goals with a criminal conviction on your record.

If you are a college student facing criminal charges, Call Cohen Law Offices at (715) 514-5051, and let us fight to defend your rights and your future. A simple mistake in college should not haunt you for the rest of your life.