Most people have seen field sobriety tests on television. An officer moves a pen in front of someone’s eyes, asks them to walk a straight line, and then has them stand on one leg. It looks simple. It also looks like something you either “pass” or “fail.” After spending three intensive days in Atlanta learning […]
The court date printed on your paperwork may be weeks away. Your driver’s license is on a much shorter clock. For most drivers arrested for DUI in Auburn, an officer’s paperwork starts a countdown that has nothing to do with guilt or innocence. Alabama opens two cases against you: a criminal prosecution in a Lee […]
The moments following an allegation of sexual misconduct on a college campus are often filled with panic and confusion. Students and parents frequently assume the process will resemble a traditional legal proceeding. They picture a courtroom, strict rules of evidence, and a judge demanding proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The reality of a campus disciplinary […]
The moment you receive your acceptance letter to Auburn University, your online presence ceases to be entirely your own. While campus life offers incredible opportunities for academic and personal growth, the reality is that a single ill-considered photo, a leaked direct message, or a heated exchange in a class group chat can unravel years of […]
The moments after an arrest or a notice of an administrative investigation often feel paralyzing. Families send their children to Auburn University to build a foundation for an independent future, expecting them to focus on academics, campus life, and career planning. When an allegation of misconduct surfaces, that foundation is immediately threatened. The situation becomes […]
The moments following a notification of a campus disciplinary investigation often blur together in a wave of anxiety, confusion, and fear. When a student is already managing a mental health crisis or profound psychological distress, the sudden introduction of a university investigation can feel entirely overwhelming. You send your child to Auburn University to build […]
The moment you learn you are the subject of a criminal investigation, the ground shifts beneath your feet. That feeling of instability is magnified tenfold when you already have a criminal record. When you have past convictions, the criminal justice system is suddenly viewing your life, your character, and your future through the lens of […]
The blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror or a sudden knock on your door at night can send your heart racing. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, interacting with law enforcement is stressful. In the heat of the moment, it is easy to forget that you have constitutional protections designed to shield you […]
The moment you learn you are the subject of a criminal investigation, the ground shifts beneath your feet. When the allegations are entirely fabricated or fundamentally twist the truth, the shock is often accompanied by a profound sense of helplessness. It is terrifying to realize that the criminal justice system is suddenly viewing your life, […]
Receiving a notification from the Auburn University Title IX Office can disrupt a student’s education and future in an instant. One moment you are studying for finals at the RBD Library or meeting friends near Toomer’s Corner, and the next you are facing an investigation that could lead to expulsion and the permanent alteration of […]
