From the LSU Code of Student Conduct . . .
- 9.7. Sanctions for Non Academic Misconduct
A. The following general guidelines are used for maximum and minimum sanctions for nonacademic offenses. Any sanction or combination of sanctions consistent with similar cases with similar facts and circumstances may be imposed.
1. Acts of violence or threat offenses against persons and/or offenses that directly
place persons in jeopardy or fear of harm.
- The minimum sanction is separation from the University for
the remainder of the semester in which the offense occurred, and
restitution (if appropriate).
- The intermediate sanction is separation from the University
for one calendar year or more, and restitution (if appropriate).
- The maximum sanction is Expulsion from the University.
2. Offenses that involve disruption of the University, its programs, or other University efforts to accomplish its objectives and/or that indirectly place persons in jeopardy or harm.
a. The minimum sanction is Disciplinary Probation for the remainder of the
Student's enrollment in the University.
b. The intermediate sanction is separation from the University for at least the semester in which the offense occurred.
c. The maximum sanction is Expulsion.
Soooo . . . . as far as the university goes, if convicted, Hill will at least be suspended for the rest of the Spring semester and must pay restitution. He could be suspended for a year or expelled if they think it is appropriate. A misdemeanor will probably get the minimum. Possibly he would also be on disciplinary probation for the rest of his enrollment at LSU. A felony will likely get the maximum (expulsion), especially since it is not a first offense and possibly a probation violation. I think this trouble is more serious than many people imagine.
So game suspensions are really going to come down to Les if Hill is convicted of a misdemeanor and only academically suspended for this semester.
