Why You Need the Help of a Title IX Attorney If Accused of Sexual Misconduct

If you are a student facing a charge of sexual misconduct in college, the situation cannot be overemphasized, it is serious. The repercussions could very well destroy your entire academic and professional career if not approached with utmost care. Being found guilty bears sanctions ranging from suspension to expulsion from school, with expulsion resulting in the addition of transcripts pertaining to the nature of your offense, making it difficult or impossible to get admitted into another institution.

Don’t face this grave matter alone; as an accused student, you have specific rights which include seeking legal advice. However, endeavor only to employ an attorney proficient in Title IX law; Todd Spodek falls under this category.

Title IX Sexual Misconduct

Title IX was a federal law passed in 1972 that made sexual discrimination and harassment illegal on university campuses. Adjudications regarding sexual misconduct at Eastern Washington University are resolved under Title IX guidelines.

EWU Policy 402-05 outlines its interpretation of the rules by which proceedings should be conducted under Title IX, some highlights being:

– There is a designated Title IX Coordinator.

– Any individual may level accusations against you for committing acts of sexual misconduct.

– Only the accuser (complainant) enrolled at EWU or the coordinator can lodge an official complaint against you.

– Should allegations prove true and prompt investigations being carried out against accusers by said coordinator, you will receive Notice of Charges after which will follow detailed information about allegations. Your rights as a respondent include:
– presumption of innocence,

– opportunity to select an advisor who could be an attorney,

– investigation and judgment by unbiased officials,

– equality before Complainant during proceedings,

– adequate notice provided before meetings or hearing dates,

– full access to all evidence adduced by both parties.

– The investigator appointed by The Coordinator starts the process by hearing out both sides separately. As inquiries advance, witnesses are interrogated for evidence adding more details to establish whether charges have merit.

– After testimony is collected and collated into Investigator’s report, scrutinized by both Respondent and Complainant. Should findings determine an offense was indeed committed, live hearings involving impartial parties as well as any requested witnesses occur to determine the degree of culpability.

– In-person attendance at such hearings is mandatory; otherwise, video conferences may suffice.

– Each side has a fair chance of presenting their oral arguments and exhibits for review during proceedings alongside advisors supporting either party. When evidence mounts up, lies unravel, decisions objectively rendered with respect to facts presented: guilty or innocent verdicts under preponderance of evidence

Considering this meticulous adjudication process sustained through appeals processes with clear-cut guidelines should you want to protest against a judgment that does not favor you highlights the significance of working with professionals during such proceedings.

Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct

As recently as 2020, extensive revision was commissioned on Title IX regulations in response to campus sexual-based offenses such that certain forms would not necessarily hinge on Title IX laws; these are considered ‘non-title IX” instances. For instance, off-campus accusations leveled at students enrolled do not fall under Title IX precedents.

As non-federal offenses, secondary institutions set non-negotiable ethical autonomy in adequately protecting students’ rights and offer recourse for justice denied through well-designed parallel programs engaging Student Rights and Responsibilities Offices (SRR) instead of Title IX Coordinators.

Luckily enough at Eastern Washington University violation allegations handled via non-Title IX procedures closely approximate the policies as highlighted above for title IX offenses except under other office directives in place of the title of coordinator changes.

How Can Todd Spodek Help?

The services offered by Todd Spodek cannot be overestimating dealing in whole with sexual misconduct accusations in universities. Having trained exclusively in Title IX advocacy, he understands the sensitive matters and nuances surrounding these suits and has handled comparable predicaments before with students, so rest assured you are getting proficient help.

The Spodek Law Group has a fantastic track record of successful representation for clients accused of sexual misconduct at different universities across the US. Being a certified member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers that helped countless students faced with various academic misconduct charges manages such issues resulting in achieving his legal goals leaving both complainants and respondents satisfied.

If sexual assault allegations have been raised against you or someone close concerning sexual offenses, do not hesitate to act quickly as possible because the school is already on the lookout for evidence to establish guilt. Get expert assistance from Todd Spodek’s firm today 888-555-3686, or filling out an automated online form available on their website.