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Will You Get Kicked Out of College for a Drug or Alcohol Arrest?

Will You Get Kicked Out of College for a Drug or Alcohol Arrest?

You went out with college friends for a night of fun, but you got pulled over and arrested on the way home for DUI. The arrest has left you scared about your future at school – will professors find out? Will you get kicked out? Double Consequences for Many Student DUIs Unfortunately, many college students suffer from double consequences when they get arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They face not only criminal charges, but also potential discipline at school. Colleges and universities often have codes of conduct that prohibit drinking and driving, drug use, and underage drinking....

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Could You Lose Your Government Benefits Because of a Drug Charge?

Could You Lose Your Government Benefits Because of a Drug Charge?

People charged and convicted of a drug crime face many obstacles, such as continuing to receive government benefits. Depending on the benefit program, you may have to reapply or you may be barred altogether from receiving benefits. If you and your family rely on government benefits, research each program to determine whether you can receive them if you are convicted of a crime. Generally, simply being charged with a drug crime is not enough to affect your benefits eligibility because you are considered innocent until proven guilty. If you are convicted, many different programs have restrictions on receipt of benefits. For...

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