If your school has charged you with violating its academic dishonesty policy, it is very important that you recognize immediately that this puts you in an adversarial position with the school. As a result, the best thing you can do is collect as much information as possible, and not say anything to anyone about the situation. It is vital to read and understand the institution’s policy regarding academic misconduct. These charges are very serious and can result loss of credit, which in turn can negatively impact your transcript, class rank, graduation timeline, etc. And they often result in suspension or expulsion. An academic dishonesty defense attorney with experience in higher education code of conduct violations can help you understand the charges against you, and help you properly defend yourself through the administrative process