If you’re a student at the University of West Georgia, you know all about the Wolf Code. For the uninitiated, it’s the Code of Conduct, the list of rules and regulations you’re expected to follow while you’re attending the university.

You may not realize just how serious a violation of the Code can be, though. Students almost always underestimate the seriousness of a misconduct offense. Consider this: failing a class, or even two or three, won’t get you expelled. The wrong misconduct offense certainly can.

If you’re facing a charge, any charge, it’s essential you contact the LLF National Law Firm immediately. Our Student Defense Team understands what’s at stake, and we have the background and experience to help you salvage your academic career. We know how the UWG system works, and we can show you how to use processes and procedures to protect yourself.

First, though, you have contact us. Call 888-535-3686 today to find out how we can help with your situation, or take a few minutes right now and fill out one of our online forms.

The Wolf Code

The list of rules and regulations at UWG is extensive, including everything from misuse of computer resources to littering. It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to keep up with every item on this list. As a starting point, though, you should know the most serious Code offenses, the ones that typically result in suspension or dismissal.

  • Physical Violence: The most serious offense you can commit in any community is an act of physical violence. Note that you don’t have to do actual harm to another person to wind up charged with this offense. All you need to do is “endanger” another person to trigger an investigation.
  • Weapons Possession: To reduce the impact of physical violence, UWG also maintains a strict weapons policy. Licensed handgun owners can bring their weapons to certain areas of campus, and all gun owners have the right to keep their weapons in locked compartments of a motor vehicle. Otherwise, however, the university bans all weapons, including firearms, explosives, and dangerous chemicals.
  • Sexual Misconduct: Title IX, a federal law, prohibits sexual discrimination and harassment on college campuses. Under Title IX, UWG is required to investigate all credible complaints of sexual misconduct, and it is encouraged to impose harsh penalties in such cases.
  • Hazing: Here again, hazing isn’t just counter to UWG policy but a violation of state law. As a result, you can expect the university to take all allegations seriously. Even if you have obtained waivers from those involved, you are not absolved from participating in hazing events.
  • Drug Use and Possession: As you should be aware, drug use and possession are violations of state and federal law. UWG goes further. You can also be charged with possession of drug-related paraphernalia and with simply “being in the presence of” illegal drug activity.

Suspension and dismissal can mean the end of your academic career. You can’t simply transfer to another school with a serious misconduct offense on your record. Any charge, though, can carry long-term consequences. Even a warning for trespassing can cost you job opportunities if it shows up on your transcript.

Don’t risk these outcomes. Contact the LLF National Law Firm the moment you’re charged—the moment you think charges might be coming. We can begin building your defense and make sure you don’t commit any serious errors in the early stages of your case.

Defending Yourself

Just as in a criminal case, you always have the right to defend yourself when you’re charged with a UWG offense. You’re entitled, for example, to the presumption of innocence (“non-responsibility”), and the university must follow a clearly defined process to overcome that presumption.

Here’s a rough outline of that process.

  • Anyone can accuse you of misconduct. However, the university must believe accusations are credible and actionable before it issues any formal charges against you.
  • The university cannot investigate you in secret. If you’ve been charged with an offense, you’ll receive formal notification of those charges.
  • The university must conduct an investigation before moving forward. It cannot proceed without evidence substantiating the charges. As part of this investigation, you’re entitled to give your version of events. Investigators must also keep you up-to-date on all the material they uncover.
  • You are also entitled to some type of hearing. Minor cases appear before a member of the Office of Student Conduct. If you’re facing suspension or dismissal, a Student Conduct Panel will handle your hearing.
  • In either case, a hearing affords you the opportunity to present physical evidence and witness testimony in defense of your innocence. You also have the right to raise questions about any evidence being used against you.
  • The standard of responsibility (guilt) at UWG is “the preponderance of the evidence.” According to this standard, you are guilty if it seems “more likely than not” that you committed the offense.
  • If you’re found responsible, you still have the option to appeal that finding. Appeals must be based on issues of fairness. Typically, grounds for appeal include a procedural error, the discovery of new evidence, or a disproportionate sanction.

The LLF National Law Firm can help guide you through every step in the disciplinary process, from gathering evidence to drafting any necessary appeals. We can coach you on how to talk to investigators, suggest questions for witnesses, and draft your entire hearing presentation. Our most important job, though, is to ensure UWG respects all of your due process rights and provides you with a fair and just resolution to your case.

How Can the LLF National Law Firm Help With Your Case?

Handling your own disciplinary misconduct case puts your entire future at risk. Make sure you have a professional on your side, someone who not only knows how to construct a strong defense but who has experience helping student clients defend themselves from college charges. The LLF National Law Firm’s Student Defense Team will make sure you’re fully prepared to defend yourself. They’ll protect your rights. They’ll help you get the very best possible resolution to your case.

Sometimes, you have to fight for your educational future. We can help. To find out more, contact the LLF National Law Firm today at 888-535-3686. Or, fill out our online questionnaire.

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