Pumphrey Law
Criminal Defense
FSU Students
FSU College Student Defense Attorney
When a college student at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, is charged with a crime, the stakes are high. Not only will the student face the criminal charges in court, but the university may also initiate a disciplinary action against the student. The criminal case and the disciplinary action can have a long-lasting consequence on the student’s future educational opportunities.
Criminal Defense for FSU Students
Disciplinary hearings can involve an accusation of wrongdoing even if no arrest was made. It is not necessarily required that the alleged misconduct occurred on campus. At FSU, disciplinary hearings can involve any of the following:
- Criminal charges regardless of whether the offense occurred on campus or off campus
- Non-criminal violations of the student code
- Violations of the academic honor code
- Violations of residence hall regulations
The result of a disciplinary action against a student at Florida State University (FSU) is expulsion, suspension, or probation. The violation might also lead to a termination of a housing contract or failure of an academic course. Any action taken by Florida State University can be very expensive for the student and their parents.
Many of these allegations are investigated by officers with the Florida State University Police Department (FSUPD). We are familiar with the standard operating procedures that these officers must follow. We can help the student invoke their right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney represent them at every stage of the case, including in the courtroom and at the disciplinary hearing.
Call (850) 681-7777 to talk to the attorney at the Pumphrey Law.
Criminal Charges Against FSU College Students
Undergraduate and graduate students at Florida State University (FSU) should immediately contact an attorney if they are charged with a crime or told that a disciplinary action will be brought against them. The criminal defense attorneys at Pumphrey Law are experienced in representing FSU students charged with the following types of criminal offenses:
The Student Conduct Code at FSU is 26 pages long. The code outlines dozens of specifically banned acts, including:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Endangerment
- Stalking
- Hazing
- Weapons Possession
- The Use or Possession of Illegal Drugs
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Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney for FSU College Students
If you or your child is a student at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee facing a criminal charge or violation of the student conduct code and disciplinary hearing, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Pumphrey Law.
At student conduct code violation hearings, FSU students found responsible for the violation can face punishments including reprimand and community-service hours and, in more serious cases, removal from student housing, suspension, and expulsion. The punishments at the disciplinary hearing can occur even before the student enters the courtroom to face the criminal charges.
Students need an attorney that can protect them at every stage of the case. With offices conveniently located in Tallahassee in Leon County, call us to schedule a free and confidential consultation to discuss your case. Let us put our experience to work for you.
This article was last updated on Friday, March 17, 2017.