College Students Criminal Records

HELPING TENNESSEE COLLEGE STUDENTS MAINTAIN CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORDS

COLLEGE STUDENT CRIMINAL RECORD DEFENSE ATTORNEYS IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESEE


In 2015, nearly 6,000 crimes were reported at colleges and universities across Tennessee, including the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University, among others.


In their efforts to reduce college crime, authorities have not been lenient with offenders. They seek stiff penalties, including steep fines and jail time. For college students, this can be devastating. A promising career may be derailed before it is underway for those charged with or convicted of a crime. Don’t take a chance with your future. Speak with a criminal defense attorney at Houston & Alexander, PLLC in Chattanooga. We have 40 years of combined experience. We will work closely with you to ensure your education and rights are protected.

Options For Students

There are options for college students — especially for first-time offenders. Tennessee offers diversion programs that can keep a student’s record clean. These include:


  • Pretrial diversion: This is an agreement reached with the district attorney’s office stipulating that in exchange for serving a period of probation, criminal charges will not be pursued in court. Once the probation period is over, the charges are expunged from the student’s record.
  • Judicial diversion: Much like a pretrial diversion, this is a tool by which students charged with a crime can maintain a clean criminal record if they serve a period of probation. Defendants seeking a judicial diversion must first enter a conditional guilty plea with the court, such that any probation violations will result in an automatic guilty verdict. Though the terms are a bit more stringent than those of a pretrial diversion, individuals facing felony charges can seek a judicial diversion.



By negotiating with local officials, a knowledgeable attorney will be able to reduce — and in some cases dismiss — the charges an individual may face.

Experienced Legal Assistance For College Students

At Houston & Alexander, PLLC, we are familiar with criminal law and the local courts, and know how to use it to our clients’ advantage. We understand the importance of a college education into today’s marketplace and strive to ensure our clients are able to finish their academic careers without being penalized for the rest of their lives.


To learn more about our firm and how we can assist, call 423-267-6715. You can also reach our attorneys online.

Get A Free Consultation

Put your case in our experienced hands. Get started now.

Man Being Arrested — Chattanooga, TN — Houston & Alexander, PLLC
Share by: