Understanding the Criminal Justice System
College can be a crazy time. From parties to dorm rooms, new people, and harder classes, many students find themselves off-kilter when they head out of state to Indiana for college. But some of the situations you’ll face in college can lead to risky behavior and possible police involvement. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2017, people reported almost 29,000 criminal incidents to the police on college campuses nationwide, not including alcohol and drug offenses. But by far, the most prevalent charges against college students do involve drugs and alcohol, with more than 110,000 college students arrested each year for these offenses. So, if you face an arrest at an Indiana college, what should you do?
As a college or graduate student, you can also face repercussions from your school after a criminal conviction. For example, some schools will automatically suspend or expel a student convicted of a felony. Even more, schools will bring disciplinary charges against students convicted of misdemeanors, particularly if the alleged crime happened on campus or at a school event. That’s why it’s important to hire an experienced Indiana defense attorney as soon as possible.
If you or someone you love faces criminal charges in Indiana, the skilled defense attorneys at Razumich & Associates can help. Give us a call at 317-983-5333, email us at [email protected], or contact us through our website.