Defense Attorney For College Students
A single criminal charge can destroy years of hard work and sacrifice that college students invest in their education. At the Law Office of Luke Scardigno, in Queens, I am Luke Scardigno, providing focused criminal defense representation for undergraduate and graduate students. With over 30 years of legal experience in New York, I recognize the unique pressures students face when criminal allegations arise.
How Can Criminal Charges Affect Your College Education?
Criminal charges create immediate academic disruptions. Missing classes for court appearances puts you behind in coursework. Campus disciplinary proceedings often run parallel to criminal cases, potentially resulting in suspension or expulsion regardless of the criminal outcome. Many universities require students to report arrests, triggering internal investigations that threaten their enrollment status.
Scholarship and financial aid packages face jeopardy when criminal charges appear. Federal student aid programs may deny or revoke funding for drug convictions. Private scholarships often include morality clauses allowing termination based on criminal activity. Athletic scholarships are particularly vulnerable, as teams typically suspend or remove players facing charges.
What Long-Term Consequences Do Students Face?
Your reputation suffers lasting damage from criminal records visible to future employers, graduate schools and professional licensing boards. Background checks reveal convictions, limiting job prospects in fields requiring security clearances, professional licenses or positions working with vulnerable populations. Graduate program applications ask about criminal history, and admissions committees frequently reject applicants with convictions.
DWI offenses for underage drivers carry especially harsh consequences, including license suspension, fines and potential jail time. These charges appear on driving records indefinitely, increasing insurance costs and limiting employment options requiring driving.
Why Do College Students Need Experienced Legal Representation?
I aggressively fight criminal charges while working to resolve school disciplinary issues. My goal is to protect your future by pursuing case dismissal, charge reduction or alternative sentencing programs that keep your record clean. I represent students at university hearings and guide families to programs addressing underlying issues.
Contact A Criminal Defense Lawyer For Students
If you or your college-aged student face criminal charges in Queens or any New York City borough, call the Law Office of Luke Scardigno, at 718-414-6186 or contact me through our online form to schedule a free consultation.