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How to Deal with University Administrators if You Are Accused of Sexual Assault on Campus

Your school’s code of student conduct will not tell you everything you need to know. And even when the code is relatively clear, the school often doesn’t give you all the information you need. As a result, you will inevitably need to follow up with the administrators at the school who are in charge of…

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Why You Need a Lawyer if You Are Accused of Sexual Assault on Campus

Some schools will tell you that you don’t need a lawyer. Anyone who tells you that is lying and just wants to railroad you. If you’re considering hiring a lawyer, here are the ways we think lawyers can help. 1. Lawyers Can Counsel You about the Process As lawyers, we’ve been through this before. We’ve seen…

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5 Things You Must Never Do if You Are Accused of Sexual Misconduct on Campus

1. Do Not Talk About Your Case to Anyone But Your Lawyer Your friends may be a good source of support, but we’ve seen friends become former friends because they repeat what one of our clients has said about a case to someone else. Please, for your sake, don’t talk about your case or what…

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5 Things You Must Do if You Are Accused of Sexual Misconduct on Campus

1. Don’t Be Pressured Into Doing Something Dumb Often school officials will tell you they need to meet with you very soon – sometimes the same day that they reach out to you or the next morning. Do not go to that meeting. Every school is required by the federal government to let you have…

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