Student’s Rights in a Title IX Sexual Misconduct Case
Students Accused of Misconduct Get New Legal Rights to Defend Themselves
Students Accused of Misconduct Get New Legal Rights to Defend Themselves New Title IX Regulations The Department of Education recently released its new Title IX regulations, which restore critical due process protections to campus sexual misconduct proceedings. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued final rules for how public and private schools and colleges must address allegations of sexual misconduct, locking in protections for accused students and faculty but tempering earlier proposals…
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Matthew B. Wallin Continues to Ensure Fair School Disciplinary Processes for Students in 2019 The Law Firm of Wallin & Klarich maintains a deep commitment to students and their right to quality education. Wallin & Klarich supports students through community outreach programs, education scholarships--as well as providing representation for students in school disciplinary hearings. One of the most experienced education attorneys at Orange County’s premier law firm, Wallin…
Read MoreTitle IX Investigations: Can I Cross-Examine Witnesses?
Title IX Investigations: Can I Cross-Examine Witnesses? If you are accused of a crime, you are guaranteed certain rights. One of the most important of these rights is the right to confront and cross-examine your accuser and witnesses who are brought forward to testify against you. However, if you are under a Title IX investigation by your university for sexual misconduct, you do not have the same rights as you…
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Title IX Hearing: What to Expect If You’re Accused of Sexual Assault on Campus If you are accused of sexual assault on campus at a school that accepts federal funding, you will be subject to a Title IX investigation. What does this mean to you? It means that, in addition to a potential criminal case against you, you could face discipline from your college or university. What should you expect…
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Student’s Rights in a Title IX Sexual Misconduct Case
Student’s Rights in a Title IX Sexual Misconduct Case Sexual misconduct allegations at a college or university could span many different types of offenses, from sexual harassment to sexual assault or rape. If you are accused of sexual misconduct while attending a college or university that accepts federal funding, you could be facing both a criminal case and a Title IX school investigation. Depending on the circumstances of your case,…
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