<p>The way I understand it, you were drinking in your room with other kids. RA knocked on your door. You opened the door and smelled of alcohol and noises in the background consisted of beer cans and kids.</p>
<p>You’re busted but it’s not too big of a deal if it’s your first time. They’ll probably make you do a a quick online course based on alcohol or decision making. </p>
<p>Now, if you are 21 or over, you might be able to defend yourself during the hearing. You could say that you and your friends were out drinking and came back to the room to hang out. This would explain the smell of alcohol and the noise of people in your dorm room.
I’m assuming that you’re under 21 so any smell of alcohol on your breath can get you written up and you’re guilty as charged. I wonder if the RA took photos of your trash the following day—beer cans, red cups (lol). If so, you can’t fight it. Also, other kids may have been questioned by the RA and confirmed what was happening behind closed doors.
Remember, you are dealing with the judicial system of the college and not the judicial system of the courts. The two are very different.</p>
<p>Hopefully, you’ve removed any incriminating photos of the event from FACEBOOK.</p>