Domestic violence appears to have taken the life of a Temple University student after a late-night attack from her partner. Tymir Lackey has been charged with murder after EMTs and officers found Milan Jones dead from blunt force trauma at her residence. Jones was a third-year nursing student at Temple University, and the accused also attended the school. Temple University immediately suspended Lackey following his arrest, condemning domestic violence in their statement.

Domestic violence charges, especially when they have devastating results, place the accused's future at risk even before their trial date. If you have been charged with domestic violence, prosecutors will not go easy on you in court. Any existing relationships with educational institutions or workplaces may soon end as they suspend or terminate you due to charges.

Young people in America are growing up in an increasingly stressful and complicated world. The LLF Law Firm can defend you from criminal charges that threaten your future, regardless of how or why they occurred. Call our Criminal Defense Team today at 888-535-3686 or contact us through our website to get started.

Young Americans and College Students Facing Serious Criminal Charges

Reading the tragic news of Milan Jones and similar cases, you are immediately struck by how young the victims and criminal defendants often are. Only a few years ago, Jones and Lackey were high school students with significantly fewer personal responsibilities and duties. College students have to juggle increased levels of schoolwork, their entry into the wider job market, and independent living, all at the same time. Without parental supervision for the first time in their lives, many college students make mistakes that can have disastrous results.

Being young doesn't excuse someone's actions. Still, it must be acknowledged that young people, especially those attending college away from their parents, don't always know how to act when growing into an adult in American society. Particularly, young people may run into problems during:

• Intimate Relationships: Many young college students' first long-term intimate relationship occurs as they seek their degree. Adults in decade-long relationships can still make mistakes, so it is no surprise that young people unfamiliar with relationships and personal boundaries can falter.
• Social Lives: When groups of young people meet for parties or social events, especially involving alcohol, mistakes can occur. Someone who doesn't understand their alcohol limit may end up unintentionally placing others in unsafe or uncomfortable situations.
• Academic Careers: Young people must constantly plan for their future, often judging their success based on others around them. If they feel they are not seeing success in the classroom, they may be tempted to commit academic misconduct to keep up with their peers.

Young people in 2024 are under immense stress and are living in a time when societal beliefs change rapidly. At the same time, one mistake is enough to change someone's life forever. College students facing criminal charges have the right to defend themselves against accusations of wrongdoing and explain their side of the story.

Defending Against Criminal Charges in Pennsylvania

If you are facing criminal charges of domestic violence, drug possession, or any other serious crime, the LLF Law Firm can help. We understand your challenges and how criminal charges can complicate your future. Call our Criminal Defense Team at 888-535-3686 or fill out our confidential online form to tell us more about your situation and secure legal representation today.