Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Criminal Charges, University Disciplinary Actions and the Student: The Students and Administration Equality Act


In August, 2013, North Carolina became the first state to pass a law that allows college students in North Carolina who face administrative disciplinary hearings to have defense attorneys present at said hearing.  The Students and Administration Equality Act (N. C. G. S. §116-40.11) evens what had been an unbalanced playing field.  The result of these hearings could result in punishment as severe as expulsion; yet, before North Carolina’s groundbreaking legislation, students attended and were tried without representation while experienced university administrators presented evidence against them.

The attorneys at McCullers & Whitaker, PLLC, are seasoned trial attorneys who have spent the past ten (10) years representing clients facing charges of wrongdoing in state court, federal court and before professional licensing boards.  The attorneys at McCullers & Whitaker, PLLC, are on the forefront of this fast-growing area of practice.  The attorneys at McCullers & Whitaker, PLLC are perfectly poised to represent students across North Carolina under this landmark legislation.


The law firm of McCullers & Whitaker, PLLC, maintains offices in Raleigh, Garner, Clayton, Cary and Zebulon.  Our attorneys, paralegals and staff have represented clients across the state of North Carolina.  If you are a student who is facing an administrative disciplinary hearing, CONTACT US TODAY at (919) 772-7000, or email us via our Quick Contact.

For more information on The Students and Administration Equality Act, please find the following links below:




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