Defense of College Students
College is an exciting time in a young person’s life. But for many students, living away from home for the first time can prove to be overwhelming. A momentary lapse of judgment or a rash decision blurred by alcohol can have severe consequences.
A criminal conviction can quickly dim the promise of a once-bright future. Students charged with crimes not only face criminal penalties, but also sanctions within the university system, including possible expulsion.
Over the course of his career, Derek Samuelson has successfully defended hundreds of college students.
At Samuelson Law, we realize that a criminal charge puts the parents of a college student in the difficult position of trying to balance the need to teach accountability with the need to protect their son or daughter’s future. Accordingly, we take a comprehensive approach to dealing with what is hopefully a one-time venture into the criminal justice system.
We not only defend students in criminal proceedings, we help them navigate the administrative maze of university disciplinary hearings. We understand that a conviction places both a student’s education and future career prospects in jeopardy. We appreciate the heightened need to keep a student’s criminal record clean so that he or she can graduate and go forward in life without the burden of a criminal conviction.
We help with cases involving:
- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI/DUI-D) or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)
- Drug and marijuana offenses
- Criminal Trespass
- Obstruction of a Peace Officer
- Possession of a False or Fake ID
- Assault or Harassment
- Sexual assault/date rape/unlawful sexual contact
- Underage drinking or Minor in Possession of Alcohol or Marijuana (MIP)
- Computer crimes
- Possession or distribution of controlled substances including Ecstasy (MDMA), Adderall, Ritalin, Psilocybin mushrooms, and unauthorized possession of prescription drugs
Samuelson Law is located just blocks from the Colorado State University campus (see a map of our location).
If you or your son or daughter has been charged with a crime, schedule an initial consultation to discuss your legal options. Call 970-493-4371 or contact our office online.