4 Reasons College Students Might Get Into Legal Trouble

Bridgeport CT

25 September, 2020

11:12 PM

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For most young people, college is their first experience away from home, and an opportunity to discover themselves. Unfortunately, this environment also leads students to make mistakes, some of which may result in an arrest, the need for bail bonds and potentially serious penalties. Many Connecticut colleges have been in the spotlight as a result of students testing positive for COVID-19 on campus. College parties and violation of social distancing measures seem to have triggered the uptick of cases. Consequently schools have placed stronger penalties for students who violate such policies. While students may not be arrested for partying or not wearing a mask, they could be removed from school grounds. Below are some of the most common reasons college students are arrested in Connecticut. Why College Students Might Be Arrested 1. Disorderly Conduct Disorderly conduct is an extremely broad charge that can cover everything from fighting to making excessive noise at a party. In Connecticut, disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to three months in jail and possible fines of $500. 2. Underage Drinking Many college students can be tempted into drinking, even if they aren’t 21. While some states consider underage drinking to be an infraction or violation instead of an actual crime, it may still result in an arrest, which means posting a bail bond and paying fines of several hundred dollars. 3. Simple Possession Many states, including Connecticut, have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. However, even possessing other controlled substance is usually a criminal offense, potentially resulting in extensive jail terms and serious fines. 4. Driving Under the Influence A DUI charge can have life-changing consequences, starting with a mandatory suspension of your driving privileges. In addition to paying fines and getting out of jail on a bail bond, students convicted of a DUI may also have to perform hundreds of hours of community service, participate in victim impact panels, and may be disqualified from working in some industries after graduation. COVID-19 Update for Bridgeport and Fairfield University Fairfield University is monitoring the health of students and staff with a daily questionnaire through the LiveSafe app, on top of mandatory use of face masks and social distancing guidelines. The University of Bridgeport is following all CDC guidelines by creating a social distancing environment for students and setting protocols to manage contact tracing effectively to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you or your college student has been arrested anywhere in Connecticut, we, at 3-D Bail Bonds, have the expertise to get them back home where they belong as soon as possible. We have been serving families throughout the state for over 20 years, providing fast 24-hour service with flexible, affordable payment plans. Visit our website to find your nearest location, follow our Twitter and like us on Facebook for more expert advice, or call us at (203) 838-4920 for immediate help in Bridgeport, or anywhere in Fairfield County. If you need bail bonds in Stamford, call us at (800) 570-5544, or dial (203) 777-0664 to reach our bail bondsman in Norwalk CT.