What should I do if I am accused of academic misconduct at a college or university in Maryland?

If you're a student at a college or university in Maryland and you're facing an academic misconduct charge, it needs to be taken seriously. Academic misconduct charges come in various forms. It can be not citing properly on a paper, plagiarism, cheating on an exam. Whatever the case may be, an academic misconduct charge, if not favorably resolved, can impact a student, for example, with respect to internships, graduate school, future employment, professional licensing opportunities.

Different schools use different resolution methods. Some schools use an investigation, some schools use a hearing, some schools use a combination. What's your school's appeal process? Schools, unfortunately, are often in a rush to judgment and are not mindful of the student's rights and interest throughout the process. It's important to understand that. It's also important to have an experience advisor to help navigate the process, because they can help, potentially allow for a more favorable outcome.

Maryland colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as your or your student's academic advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:

  • Bowie State University
  • Capitol Technology University
  • Coppin State University
  • Frostburg State University
  • Goucher College
  • Hood College
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Loyola University Maryland
  • Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
  • Maryland University of Integrative Health
  • McDaniel College
  • Morgan State University
  • Mount St. Mary's University
  • Notre Dame of Maryland University
  • St. John's College
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland
  • Salisbury University
  • Steven University
  • Towson University
  • United States Naval Academy
  • University of Baltimore
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
  • University of Maryland, University College
  • University of Maryland, Biotechnology Institute
  • University of Maryland, Environmental Science
  • USM Hagerstown
  • Universities at Shady Grove
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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 Maryland 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 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 an academic misconduct advisor for students facing disciplinary cases in Maryland 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.

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If you, or your student, are facing any kind of disciplinary action, or other negative academic sanction, and are having feelings of uncertainty and anxiety for what the future may hold, contact the Lento Law Firm today, and let us help secure your academic career.

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