ACADEMIC SANCTIONS AS A RESULT OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT
One of the many unintended consequences of a criminal charge
can be significant sanctions at a client’s high school, college, or university.
As my practice is located in Iowa City, I see this most often with clients who
attend the University of Iowa. When these clients become charged with criminal
offenses such as OWI, Public Intoxication, or Possession of Controlled
Substances, a disciplinary process is often triggered that can result in
sanctions such as suspension, expulsion, disciplinary probation, cancellation
of university housing, or a disciplinary reprimand.
Given the potentially life altering ramifications of these
sanctions, it is sometimes invaluable to have an attorney represent the student
throughout the process. For instance, at many academic institutions, the burden
of proof in their student judicial procedure is significantly lower than the
standard of proof in a criminal courtroom. Consequently, even if the criminal
charge ends up being dismissed the student could still be found to have
violated university policy and sanctioned. Moreover, at some academic
institutions, interim sanctions are imposed pending the outcome of the
investigation and ensuing student disciplinary hearing. Given these difficulties, representation from
a diligent and zealous attorney can sometimes be the difference between a
client remaining in school and being expelled.
At Hayes Lorenzen Lawyers, I realize that sometimes the
successful resolution of a client’s pending criminal matter is only half of the
battle, and that minimizing the disruption in a client’s academic progress is
sometimes the client’s primary goal. Because of this, I offer dual
representation in both a client’s criminal case and their student judicial
procedure proceedings.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE/POLICY LINKS
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