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What happens if your college-age child gets in trouble on campus?
Many South Carolina college students are away from home for the first time, and they are enjoying a sense of freedom that they have never experienced before. There are times when these young adults may make less-than-ideal choices, and they could find themselves in...
Your college student should know how to deal with campus police
Heading off to college is a time of growth and excitement, but it can also be a time when many young people make mistakes. As your son or daughter prepares to move on campus or live at school, it's important that he or she know how to properly deal with campus police....
Did peer pressure lead to a DUI for your college student?
Sending your child off to a South Carolina college was likely an event that left you with mixed emotions. You most likely felt pride, concern, sadness, happiness, excitement and apprehension for the new chapter in life your child was starting. You may have anticipated...
When healthy competition turns to a “study drug” addiction
Some would say that a little competition is healthy. It forces people out of their comfort zones, and allows them to push themselves harder and grow in order to succeed. In the academic world of secondary education, it could ultimately help students reach their goals...
College students aren’t always presumed innocent
College is often a young adult's first time out from under their parents' roof for an extended period of time. While moving into the dorms is a great learning experience, it can also be hard on both the students and their parents, as mistakes are made...
South Carolina college has its own municipal court
As you walk on the campus of Clemson University, you may think the laws and rules of surrounding Clemson, South Carolina, apply. However, this may not be the case.Clemson University has the unique position of being its own municipality. The municipality of Clemson...
Consequences of a DUI for underage drivers
Facing DUI charges can be terrifying for anyone. Whether it’s your first offense, you refused to consent to a breath test or more, the consequences can be steep and you may wonder how the penalties may affect your life.For underage drivers, the effects of a DUI...
College scandal leads to fraud and conspiracy charges
The college admissions scandal has resulted in unprecedented – and extremely serious – felony charges. “Operation Varsity Blues” led to grand jury indictments of dozens of parents, coaches and administrators across the country.Rich parents...
Criminal charges are a wake-up for college students
College exposes you to a whole new world of people and ideas and experiences. It can also be your introduction to the unpleasant realities of adulthood … such as being accused of a crime.Criminal charges are especially dangerous for college students. One...
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Do you know the importance of jury selection in your case?
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What are your rights if you deal with campus police?
Students often make jokes about the campus police. But college students may ignore the role campus...
What happens if your college-age child gets in trouble on campus?
Many South Carolina college students are away from home for the first time, and they are enjoying...
Your college student should know how to deal with campus police
Heading off to college is a time of growth and excitement, but it can also be a time when many...