Criminal Charges Against Students On or Off Campus
Ranging from minor in possession charges to serious sex offenses or assault crimes, there are many different ways for a college student to get into trouble. If you're a student at Boise State, College of Idaho, or any other institution in the southern part of the state, contact Cox Law, PLLC for a free consultation about your particular legal problem.
Our objective as criminal defense attorneys is to minimize your exposure to punishment on the charge at hand while protecting your long-term academic and professional interests. For example, a conviction on even a minor charge such as misdemeanor marijuana possession could not only create a criminal record for you, it could also prevent you from getting access to the student loans you might need for completing your education.
We advise college student clients about the best ways to deal with the criminal problems you can run into on or around a college campus in Idaho. In some cases, you'll be eligible for diversion programs that can keep your case out of court. In other situations, you'll need to resolve the case through plea negotiations or a strong trial defense.
Cox Law also helps students develop and present their side of the story in university disciplinary proceedings that can affect your right to live in student housing, avoid academic probation or even stay in school. Different institutions have different rules, and we can advise you about the best ways to protect your interests with the academic authorities.
We represent students on the full range of criminal offenses:
- Underage drinking or minor in possession of alcohol
- Possession of a fake ID
- Drug offenses, from minor possession charges to drug dealing on or off campus
- Assault, fighting or weapons offenses
- Disorderly conduct
- Sex crimes from sexting or cell phone offenses to sexual assault
- Theft, vandalism and other property crimes
- Identity theft
- Forgery or check fraud
- Drunk driving, including underage DUI
- Driver's license suspension problems related to underage consumption or traffic violations
To find out more about the range of services our lawyers provide for students charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes, contact Cox Law, PLLC in Boise for a free consultation.
