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Charleston SC Criminal Lawyer for College Students

College students have a tendency to find trouble. And to some extent, they can be singled out by certain agencies as easy targets for arrest.

Despite the fact that these types of criminal charges are usually nominal, they can have a real impact on a young person’s future. Parents often encourage their children to take responsibility and when the penalty seems small, will encourage the same behavior in a criminal setting. This is a MISTAKE!

Where no defense is offered, no real leeway is given. Charleston criminal defense attorney Tim Amey has handled thousands of criminal cases in his career and a great many involve students.

With no parental support and no idea how the world works, students wander into court and sign away their future. Parents need to make their children aware that illegal behavior is never acceptable, but trying to manage the situation without help is even worse.

Protecting your children’s rights, and in turn their future

, Tim Amey will fight aggressively to help avoid lasting and permanent consequences as result of a criminal charge.

Alcohol is commonly involved in scenarios where college students find trouble. Minor in Possession, Public Drunkenness, Drinking in Public, Possession of a false identification and even Drinking and Driving or DUI can result from the college party scene. Whether it’s a frat kegger, sneaking into the local wink and a nod underage establishments, or a dorm room fiasco, kids find a way to break rules. If and when they do, legal representation can make all the difference, now and in the future.

Drug Charges can also be a fairly common issue at the college level. Before you take it on alone, call Charleston SC criminal defense lawyer Tim Amey for a free consult.