Helping Students Facing Misdemeanor or Felony Charges
While a DWI or marijuana possession charge is never positive, college or university students accused of criminal offenses might face problems in addition to the threat of jail time, fines and a record of convictions. Students finding themselves in legal trouble may also jeopardize scholarships, housing, loans and job prospects. To learn how our law firm can help you resolve the legal and academic problems that follow an arrest, contact a knowledgeable defense lawyer at the office of Jonathan R. Sennett, P.C. in Kingston.
We represent students charged with underage drinking or drug possession
Our trial experience and skill with resolving criminal problems on favorable terms can give you a definite advantage both in plea negotiations and before a jury, whichever serves your interests best. At the same time, we help you manage the disciplinary and academic problems you might have to deal with on campus for charges ranging from underage drinking or disorderly conduct to drug or assault charges.
Not every school allows undergraduates or graduate students to be represented by an attorney at an academic disciplinary hearing. If you have to face the music alone, we will make sure that you can present a strong defense for yourself by providing you with written presentations and careful preparation for the questions you will need to answer.
Hudson Valley defense attorney Jonathan Sennett can help students maintain their scholarships, protect their right to live on campus, and even fight expulsion proceedings. Contact our office in Kingston to learn more about your legal and educational options.
We also help high school students and their families in suspension cases
Our longstanding interest in students' rights has also led to the development of our education law practice, in which we advise younger students and their families about their options in cases of suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary measures. New York law provides a right to a hearing in any case calling for a suspension of five days or longer from a public school. We can help you take full advantage of your right of due process in cases ranging from fighting at school to underage drinking, vandalism or other juvenile offenses.
For additional information about our ability to represent your interests effectively in students' rights cases from middle school to graduate school, including criminal defense in cases involving illegal drugs or alcohol, contact Jonathan Sennett in Kingston. Call our office locally by dialing 845-943-2261 or toll-free at 866-585-1091. You can also contact us online.
