Every year, millions of college students take the rite of annual passage by traveling over Spring Break. Even those who remain local try to let loose and enjoy themselves. Spring break does not end well for many college students who have been arrested for the following offenses.
Driving Under the Influence
When college students party over spring break, they do not always take the common advice to have a designated driver or call an Uber. They are often stopped for driving over the legal limits. These offenses can lead to a mandatory license suspension and even imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense.
Drug Possession
Another common spring break arrest is for possession of drugs. The penalties escalate when the possession is with the intent to distribute. Even though drug laws have been liberalized, a conviction can still have serious consequences for a college student, including the loss of their federal student financial assistance.
Assault
In some cases, spring break parties can get out of hand. The combination of large amounts of alcohol and revelers in close quarters could lead to an increase in tensions. Occasionally, they may boil over into a fight. Spring break melees are a common occurrence when people let loose with reckless abandon.
Being convicted of any of these charges could have major ramifications for college students. Not only could they lose their freedom and their student assistance, but their professional futures could be jeopardized. Depending on the charges, a criminal record can follow you for a long time.
Contact a Marin County Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with a crime over spring break, you should not be facing the charges alone. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Mason Law Office online or call us at 833.770.1372
