If you're a student at a college or university in Delaware and you're facing an academic misconduct charge, it is a serious matter. Academic misconduct charges can affect future opportunities, both academically and professionally. It can affect graduate school, internships, employment. Academic misconduct charges encompass various forms. Not citing properly on a paper, plagiarism, cheating on an exam. Whatever the case may be, it's important to understand your school's particular process for resolving an academic misconduct charge. Different schools use different resolution methods.
Some schools use a hearing model, some schools use an investigation model, and depending at the stage, that student finds him or herself, the appeal process itself can be altogether different. Navigating the system can be complex, schools are often in a rush to judgment. It's important to make certain that the school is respecting a student's rights throughout the process, just because so much is at stake. An experienced advisor can help navigate the system and can potentially help allow for a more favorable outcome.
Delaware colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as your or your student's academic misconduct advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:
- Delaware College of Art and Design
- Delaware State University
- Goldey–Beacom College
- University of Delaware
- Wesley College
- Widener University–Delaware Campus
- Wilmington University
It is an unfortunate reality that academic misconduct charges can upend an accused student's life if not properly addressed, and Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm have unparalleled experience passionately fighting for the future of his clients at colleges and universities in Delaware and throughout the nation. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. Joseph Lento is a licensed attorney in 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 an academic misconduct advisor for students facing disciplinary cases in Delaware and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's interests are protected - Contact National Academic Misconduct Advisor Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686.
