Maryland Attorneys Defending Students Charged with Drug Crimes
Defense in Criminal Court and School Administration Hearings
It's not uncommon for students to experiment with drugs — particularly marijuana — during their college years when they are away from home enjoying freedom for the first time. Unfortunately, few students realize the serious consequences they face if they are arrested for a drug offense.
Not only do they face criminal charges, they may also have to appear at a University Disciplinary hearing which will decide if they should be kicked out of on-campus housing, lose scholarships, be suspended or even expelled from college.
A criminal charge for drug possession, manufacturing, sale or trafficking could trigger a full-blown investigation by the school into the student's finances and your child could even be asked to repay tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships or housing assistance.
Protecting Your Student's Future
If you, or your son or daughter, has been charged with possession of marijuana, or other drug, or drug paraphernalia, get immediate legal help. Contact the defense attorneys at The Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold to schedule an appointment at our Greenway, Rockville, Annapolis or Upper Marlboro offices. Your initial consultation is free and completely confidential.
Criminal Case and College Administration Hearing
Our defense lawyers represent students in both criminal drug cases and in student disciplinary hearings. Our goal is to protect the student's future so a one-time mistake like a drug offense, simple marijuana possession or unlawful possession of a prescription drug doesn't limit a lifetime of potential.
The criminal drug charge and the college disciplinary hearing are two completely separate processes. Even if the criminal charges are dropped for lack of evidence, the college may still choose to investigate and possibly hold a hearing. The disciplinary hearing does not require the same degree of evidence as a criminal case. It certainly does not hurt the college hearing if the student is found not guilty in a criminal case and that can be brought forward in the hearing.
At The Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold, we represent students in all Maryland criminal courts and in student administration hearings at any Maryland college, including the University of Maryland, Prince George's Community College, Anne Arundel Community College, St. John's College, Loyola College, Capital College, and the University of Baltimore.
Contact our Maryland student drug crimes defense lawyers for legal advice and representation. Initial consultations are free. Evening or weekend appointments are available.
