- Jail time
- Probation
- Serious fines
Being convicted of a crime can negatively impact your future in many ways. For college students, an arrest can be detrimental.
A conviction can put a damper on any college student’s plans. Additionally, students can expect to face additional penalties from their university, depending on where the crime occurred.
Financial Aid Revocation
Depending on what you were arrested for, you could lose access to financial aid if successfully convicted. If the conviction takes place during the school year, you can expect to have your financial support suspended. Additionally, if you were charged with a drug-related offense, you might have to pay back the aid you already received.
However, it’s common for universities to allow individuals to access financial aid again after the completion of an approved rehabilitation program.
There are many other situations that can impact your financial aid status. It’s best to discuss your situation with an experienced Richmond criminal defense attorney, to ensure your rights are protected.
Suspension or Expulsion
An extremely common thing for colleges and universities to do is to place students who have been arrested on academic probation, suspension, or expulsion. If the school decides to take such actions, the penalties will remain on your academic record forever, making it much more challenging to get into other schools.
Future Employment
Many, if not all employers conduct background checks on the employees they are interested in hiring. If it comes down to you and another candidate without a criminal record, nine times out of 10, the employer will choose the other person.
Vaughan C. Jones Can Help
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges that could impact your academic future, our team is here to help. Working with an experienced Richmond criminal defense attorney will help ensure that you have the best chance at beating your charges.
Don’t let an arrest change your future. Call us today (804) 207-5735 to learn more about how we can help.