Bentley University Student Facing Domestic Violence Charges? Protect Your Future – Call an Experienced Defense Attorney Today
Facing a domestic violence charge as a Bentley University student can have serious consequences, threatening your legal standing, academic progress, and future opportunities. These allegations require a strong defense to protect both your rights and your future.
At Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm, we specialize in defending Bentley students against domestic violence charges in Waltham District Court and university disciplinary hearings, ensuring comprehensive representation for your legal and academic challenges.
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What Are Domestic Violence Charges Under Massachusetts Law?
In Massachusetts, domestic violence includes offenses like assault, assault and battery, stalking, and violations of protective orders when committed against a family or household member. This includes spouses, former spouses, relatives, cohabitants, or those in a substantive dating or engagement relationship.
Common scenarios for students include:
🎓 Conflicts in dorms or campus housing
💔 Dating or relationship disputes
📄 Title IX-related domestic violence complaints
🚨 Violations of restraining orders
What Are the Legal Consequences for Students?
Convictions for domestic violence in Massachusetts carry severe penalties, including:
⛓️ Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member: Up to 2.5 years in a house of correction and/or fines up to $5,000
🚫 Violation of a Protective Order (209A): Up to 2.5 years in jail and fines up to $5,000
🔍 Stalking: Up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $1,000 for a first offense
Additional consequences may include mandatory participation in a 40-week Certified Batterer's Program, no-contact orders, and a permanent criminal record.
Can Bentley University Discipline Me for Domestic Violence Allegations?
Yes. Bentley University's Title IX and Gender-Based Discrimination Policies prohibit all forms of domestic violence, including physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. Allegations may trigger the university's Student Conduct System, involving hearings before the Student Conduct Board, which includes faculty, staff, and students.
Possible disciplinary sanctions include:
📤 Suspension or expulsion
🛏️ Removal from campus housing
📋 Disciplinary probation
🏅 Loss of leadership or extracurricular privileges
What Should Parents Know?
Will This Affect My Child's Future?
Yes. Domestic violence charges can impact:
🧑⚖️ Career paths in fields like education, law, or government
🎓 Graduate school admissions
✈️ Study abroad or campus housing eligibility
