Blog: College & University Crime

Your College Student Was Charged With a Crime in New Jersey. What Happens Next?

Sep 24, 2026

Your son or daughter calls from college and tells you the police were involved. Maybe there was an incident at a dorm, an off-campus apartment, a bar, a sporting event, or somewhere near campus. Your student may have been arrested, given a summons, or told to appear in court. The school may also be asking questions or sending notices about a separate disciplinary process. For a parent, the immediate reaction is often to figure out...