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July 15, 2022

According to research by USA Today, over 800 teachers throughout California have been disciplined for misconduct since 1990. In California, teachers – including professors and educators – may have their licenses revoked for a variety of reasons, including breaking a rule, unprofessional conduct, sexual misconduct, child abuse, or neglect. If you're a teacher accused of educator misconduct, hiring a highly-skilled California criminal defense attorney is crucial for proper guidance.

July 14, 2022

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) indicates that there were about 10,400 reported cases of forcible sexual offenses on college campuses across the United States in 2017. Higher educational institutions in California – including universities and colleges – use Title IX hearings to investigate and remedy sex crime accusations involving students, professors, and faculty members.

June 14, 2022

If you’re a college student and are accused of a crime or violation of the school’s policies, you may be asked to attend a Title IX hearing.

June 14, 2022

There’s almost no one alive these days who doesn’t have a cell phone and who doesn’t text. We’ve grown accustomed to texting not just with words but also pictures and videos.

June 14, 2022

Attending college should be an exciting time where students are free to learn and grow into productive members of society. However, some students may get into a situation where they’ve been accused of misconduct and must then defend themselves against these allegations.

May 18, 2022

California law enforcement receives more than 450 calls a day related to domestic violence. If you are one of those accused of committing the crime, you aren’t alone.

May 18, 2022

Restraining orders are orders of protection issued by the courts to protect an accuser from physical violence, the threat of violence, or harassment by a specific individual. Once issued, the courts and law enforcement adamantly enforce them.

May 18, 2022

Many people find themselves facing domestic violence charges in California every year. To give you an idea of how many, in the fiscal year 2020, there were nearly 72,000 domestic violence actions added to the family law dockets of the state’s Superior Courts.

April 8, 2022

Professors and teachers play a tremendous part in the lives of their students. They teach and mentor students, improve their knowledge and career skills, and help them become responsible individuals

April 8, 2022

Just like academic excellence, conduct is a crucial aspect of being a student in a post-secondary institution. An allegation involving student misconduct or a violation of the university's code of conduct could require you to go to court or attend a student conduct hearing