Defending Students Charged With Crimes in Central New York
At Callanen, Foley & Hobika, our lawyers understand the legal and practical needs of students charged with crimes of all kinds. You not only need to resolve the problem you have right in front of you, you also need to consider the long-term effects of an arrest or conviction on your ability to stay in school, keep a scholarship, receive student loans or enter a licensed profession.
Contact our office in Utica for advice about the best ways to handle felony or misdemeanor criminal charges against college or high school students. Our experience can help you find the most effective way to respond to a serious legal problem.
Call 315-235-1706 for Advice About High School or College Student Crimes
Our attorneys advise students about their options concerning such criminal charges as:
- Assault
- Property damage or vandalism
- Shoplifting or petty theft
- Drug possession
- Serious motor vehicle offenses
- Underage drinking or minor in possession offenses
- DWI or DWAI
- Sex crimes ranging from indecent exposure to unlawful use of cell phones or computers to store or transmit pornographic images
The approach we take to your case will depend on the facts, the nature of the evidence against you, and any prior criminal record. In many cases, we'll be able to show your eligibility for adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, which means that your case will not go forward unless you get into further trouble.
If we need to prepare your defense for court, our trial experience and familiarity with local court procedures can be used to your advantage. We also help college and high school students deal with any academic disciplinary proceedings that relate to an arrest or criminal charge, whether it took place on or off campus.
We represent students at such institutions as Colgate, Hamilton, SUNYIT, Utica, Cazenovia, and Herkimer and Mohawk Valley community colleges. For more information about the ways our law firm can meet the criminal defense needs of students, contact Callanen, Foley & Hobika at our Utica office.
