Parents of College Students: What You Need to Know Representing Students at UMCP and Other Local Colleges Has your child been accused of a crime, academic dishonesty, or student misconduct? Is he or she a student at the University of Maryland College Park or another local university? If so, your child could be facing both […]
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College Park Marijuana Charge Attorney Serving College Park, Gaithersburg, and the Surrounding Areas In Maryland, conviction for possession of marijuana carries up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. This rarely happens. Absent something aggravating, there is a drug education course and community service. Along with motions to have the search declared illegal, […]
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College Park Juvenile Crimes Defense Lawyer Representing Students from UMCP and Other Colleges The goal of juvenile court is rehabilitation – not punishment. However, this is not always practiced, as juveniles convicted of crimes are often severely punished. If you have been charged with a crime – or if you are seeking legal help for […]
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College Park Academic Dishonesty Hearings Lawyer The enforcement of student codes of conduct, academic honor codes, and residence hall regulations on college campuses is done by an administrative or student board. At the University of Maryland College Park, it is The Office of Student Conduct, which supervises the Judicial Board, Resident Life Office of Rights and […]
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College Park Fake ID Defense Attorney Serving College Park, Gaithersburg, and the Surrounding Areas Fake IDs are getting more and more sophisticated. Some underage students are now having false identification made in China and shipped overseas to get into bars, nightclubs and to buy alcohol. Having a charge for possession of a fake ID on […]
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College Park Expungement Attorney Serving Clients in College Park, Gaithersburg, and Throughout Maryland If were charged with a crime, you have a criminal record, even if you were never convicted. This record can be seen by anyone who does a simple search of the court records, including potential employers and any post-graduate schools you apply […]
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College Park Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Gaithersburg Traffic Tickets Lawyer I am attorney Steve Jacoby, and I have defended thousands of people charged with DUI and other traffic offenses in my 37-year legal career. The Court of Appeals of Maryland has said that the drunk driving laws in the State are in place to protect […]
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College Park Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Representing Clients in College Park, Gaithersburg, and Throughout Maryland Yes, you’re an adult. You’re in college. You may even have served in the military. But if you’re under 21, it’s still illegal for you to drink under Maryland state law. Courts, colleges, and the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) in […]
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College Park Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer The State and Federal Governments’ “war on drugs” has failed. But they keep trying. The number of arrests for drug, controlled dangerous substances and misuse of prescription drugs offenses is increasing daily. Such charges can have devastating effects on you. You can be arrested and jailed. Your car or […]
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College Park Date Rape Defense Lawyer Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer with Offices in College Park and Gaithersburg I have seen, over the last 15 years, a large increase in the number of “date or acquaintance rape” allegations, particularly in college settings. What might have begun as a night of consensual drinking between two friends, can […]
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