Will You Go to Jail for Hazing in Tennessee?
Many college students mistakingly believe that hazing is a rite of passage that isn’t serious. Throughout the years, colleges across Tennessee have been taking hazing much more seriously and many unsuspecting college kids have gone to jail because they didn’t realize how bad things can get when hazing gets out of control.
If you’re caught hazing in Tennessee, don’t make the assumption that things will work themselves out. A lot of times, the court of law will “throw the book” at college students who are caught hazing. Call a trusted lawyer ASAP who is experienced with college hazing lawsuits around Knoxville TN.
As a criminal lawyer who has experience helping clients with hazing cases in Eastern Tennessee, I’m here to break down some of the myths around college hazing — and what college kids can do to stay out of legal trouble because of hazing in Tennessee.
“Hazing Isn’t a Big Deal, especially If the Person Wanted to be hazed!”
I’m going to stop you right there.
All too often, college students get in deep legal trouble over a hazing situation that started out innocently enough.
They think “hazing a little bit” or “minor hazing” isn’t bad, and they can’t get in trouble for it. But Tennessee law leaves very little room for grace, here.
In fact, you can get in serious legal trouble with hazing if:
You actively participated in any activity related to hazing (regardless of if the hazing incident was physically dangerous or not)
You passively participated, OR…
You even had any knowledge of any activity related to hazing.
You can still get in legal trouble if you weren’t the leader or mastermind behind the hazing.
What are the chances for going to jail for hazing in Tennessee?
As an experienced defense lawyer who has defended many college students, I have seen it time and time again: if you don’t get the proper representation for college hazing, things can get ugly.
Here are just a few examples of Tennessee law making life hard for those caught hazing:
Your entire fraternity getting suspended for years
Members seeing jail time
The hazing victim himself can actually get in legal trouble for hazing activities as well.
Keep in mind: If the hazing led to terrible consequences such as injury or death, you can even face prison time.
What do You Do If YOu’re Caught College Hazing in Tennessee
As a criminal defense attorney in Knoxville, I proudly represent the accused of Eastern Tennessee. It’s essential you reach out to me now so we can minimize or eliminate fees, prevent jail time or prison time, and ensure that your rights are being respected the entire process.
Call us today to secure the skilled representation you deserve.
