College can be a time of challenging education and self-exploration for your child. Unfortunately, it can also be when your child makes a poor decision that requires legal help.
If charged with drug possession, here are three possible repercussions your college student may experience.
Your student could face legal penalties
Statistics on drug use show that you are two times more likely to abuse drugs if you go to college. The stressful nature of college, combined with peer pressure and curiosity, makes for an environment that can tempt your college student to take drugs.
Depending on the number of drugs found in your student’s possession, there could be misdemeanor or felony charges filed. If convicted, your college student could endure jail time and have a criminal record of a misdemeanor or felony offense.
Your student might incur fines
Most drug-related offenses will fine you along with any jail time included. This situation can place financial strain on you and your student and may make it challenging to continue affording school.
Your student may have education-related ramifications
Even if charged with drug possession off-campus, your student’s university may still find out about the offense and expel your student. Additionally, your student may no longer be eligible for federal student aid if convicted of drug possession.
An immediate and strong legal defense for your college student can help mitigate the severity of a drug possession charge or even help get a second chance. Though your student made a mistake or was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, you can still protect your child’s future.
