It's all fun and games when it's senior prank time at your high school or college until someone is facing allegations of trespassing on school property. Many years ago, perhaps students could get away with disassembling a car and reassembling it in the lobby or filling up an administrator's office with balloons or ping pong balls. But today? Today that's less likely.
There are other reasons students might end up trespassing. For example, maybe you were just curious and exploring a part of your school that you hadn't been to before. Or, perhaps you've faced other disciplinary charges, and your college's hearing committee has made certain parts of your campus off-limits to you, but you still go to those places. Trespassing on school property can have serious repercussions for your academic career, whether you were trespassing for a senior prank or for another reason.
Possible Consequences of Trespassing on School Property
Each college and high school will have its own Code of Conduct and/or Student Handbook, and it's important that you familiarize yourself with your school's expectations and disciplinary proceedings. Some of the immediate sanctions your school might impose could include:
- Probation
- Suspension
- Expulsion
Most often, the decision of sanctions will ultimately be the determination of either a hearing committee (or its equivalent) or an administrator.
The challenge with the various sanctions is that they can have a cascading effect. For example, if you are suspended, you might miss an important assignment or exam. Frequently, students aren't allowed to make up assignments/tests that occur during a suspension. This could negatively impact your GPA and subsequently reduce your chances of getting into the undergraduate or graduate program of your dreams. If your punishment is more severe, such as an expulsion, the gap on your academic record could raise questions both for future applications related to academics and to future job, grant, or scholarship applications.
These implications could, in turn, impact your earning potential and much more. The good news, however, is that you don't have to handle these allegations on your own.
Dedicated School Disciplinary Charges Attorney-Advisor
When you or a loved one is facing allegations of trespassing on school property, it's important that you find an ally who can help navigate your school's disciplinary process. Attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm have worked with countless families across the nation to ensure that students receive the best possible outcome. Attorney Lento and his Student Defense Team can draw from his rich experience over many years to advise, encourage, and, most importantly, help protect your loved one's right to due process. If you are looking for an attorney-advisor with heart, passion, and expertise, the Lento Law Firm is the best place to look. Contact them today by calling 888.535.3686 or reach out online and share more about your circumstances.
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