Blog Posts - Juvenile crime
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 police have with protecting them. Student may also seriously underestimate the real world and potentially long-term consequences of an arrest or investigation by campus police and should be aware of the important rights they possess. Remain silent The Fifth…
READ MOREWhat 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 trouble with the school’s security force or campus police. It’s important…
READ MOREYour 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. Knowing what to…
READ MOREDid 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 phone calls telling you about college life and learning that your…
READ MOREWhen 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 for the future. That is, until that competition becomes unhealthy….
READ MORECollege 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 that may have long-ranging consequences. College students are expected…
READ MORESouth 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 University includes a five-mile radius around the center of the campus….
READ MOREConsequences 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 conviction can be even more devastating. While South…
READ MORECollege 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 buying their kids’ way into elite schools is hardly new – why is it suddenly a federal offense? Will “Aunt…
READ MORECriminal 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 incident can threaten your education or change the course of your life….
READ MOREWhy did the floor collapse at the Clemson party?
One minute everyone was dancing and having a good time, and moments later the floor fell out from underneath them and dozens of people fell into the basement. Thankfully, no one died, but there were some serious injuries. The investigation into the party near Clemson University will focus on why the floor gave way and…
READ MOREWhat to expect when your adult child is facing criminal charges
For college students and young people, one error in judgment can result in lifelong consequences. While some penalties aren’t as serious as others, a criminal charge can possibly limit your child’s professional and educational opportunities down the road. If your college student is facing drug charges, you’ll want to know what to expect in the…
READ MORENew York passes 'Raise The Age.' North Carolina next?
Juveniles belong in juvenile court The governor of New York just signed a bill called “Raise the Age.” That leaves North Carolina as the only state that still automatically charges 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. The good news is that North Carolina appears poised to also raise the age of criminal prosecution to 18. However,…
READ MOREA second chance … to commit crimes?
D.C. lawmakers say leniency in youth sentencing has not deterred crime Youthful offender laws offer lenient sentences and a clean record. Many juveniles squander the opportunity, committing new and escalated crimes. Some are sentenced a third, fourth and fifth time under such “second chance” laws. Lawmakers in the District of Columbia are pushing to repeal…
READ MOREWhat rights do students have in dealing with police at school?
**On-site police officers in schools results in more arrests, not fewer. ** Greenville County Schools first brought in police officers in 2000, in the wake of the Columbine shootings in Colorado. While students may be safer from outside threats, school resource officers can represent a different kind of threat — to students’ physical well-being and…
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