If you're a student or the parent of a student at a college or university of Wyoming, and you or your child is charged with a code of conduct or disciplinary violation, you should not take the matter lightly. Do not make the mistake of believing what some schools describe to be as an educational opportunity. A code of conduct or disciplinary case can have serious potential consequences with respect to academic goals, including internships, and graduate school, and professional goals, including employment opportunities.
Regardless of when you first learn of the allegations, whether it's from the Office of Student Conduct, or from a professor, an athletic coach, the campus police, respectfully declining to discuss the case until you could take the necessary precautions is critical. You must understand how your case would be investigated and adjudicated. To do so, you must familiarize yourself with the applicable school policies and procedures. All schools will conduct an investigation and regardless of whether your school will decide responsibility based on the investigation solely or decide responsibility at a hearing, it's critical to present the necessary defense and response.
Notice is an issue at many schools so you must clearly define the allegations. You would then present your version of events and support it through all available means, including with relevant evidence, supporting witnesses, and anything else that would be appropriate to the circumstances. For schools that decide responsibility out of hearing, you must prepare for the hearing which in part would include preparing an opening statement, relevant questions for parties and witnesses, a closing statement, and so forth.
You must also bear in mind that schools are not mindful of an accused student's rights and interests, so ensuring a fair process is critical to achieving a favorable outcome. You do not want to find yourself in the position of having to appeal an adverse outcome and sanctions because you failed to take effective steps throughout the process. An experienced attorney advisor will be your best ally to help you understand and navigate the code of conduct disciplinary process at your college or university in Wyoming and they should be involved from as early as possible in the case.
Wyoming colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as your or your student's code conduct disciplinary violation advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:
- Casper College
- Central Wyoming College
- College America Cheyenne
- Eastern Wyoming College
- Laramie County Community College
- Northwest College
- Sheridan College
- University of Phoenix Cheyenne Campus
- University of Wyoming
- Western Wyoming Community College
Wyoming Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary Advisor
Mounting the strongest possible defense to college and university code of conduct and disciplinary violations is critical because the stakes are high for an accused student, and the necessary steps must taken as early as possible and throughout the code of conduct disciplinary process. A finding of responsibility and any sanctions can have incredibly serious consequences for an accused student's academic and professional goals, and Joseph D. Lento has unparalleled experience passionately fighting for the future of his clients at schools in Wyoming and throughout the nation. Joseph Lento is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as a code of conduct disciplinary advisor to students facing disciplinary cases in Wyoming and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's interests are protected - Contact National Student Defense Attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686.
