Those who cheat now will still have the same reasons to cheat later. Biles said he believes the way the University handles its punishment is fair since repeat offenders are suspended and given fair warning. Some professors believe that it is a hassle to try to convict someone of cheating. They do not want to have to deal with many of the legal matters that may take place. Trappe said that he did not always want to try to convict a student of academic dishonesty because he is afraid that the student will take legal action with a lawyer.
Some students are reluctant to report cheating or to be witnesses against other students.
One professor , who asked to remain anonymous, said he knows some students who are convicted of cheating are not punished because they have influential parents. Southwestern University in Georgetown has had an honor code since around 1907 and Jennifer Lang, president of the Student Judiciary, feels it plays a tremendous part in keeping students from cheating. After each exam is taken , the students are required to sign a form saying they have not seen or have any knowledge of cheating. If it is not signed, the professors will not grade it and will contact the student personally. Lang also said students are less likely to cheat because the judiciary is student-run and the school is so small that it is easier to get caught.