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Sept. 30, 2022

Every college and university student has been told about the importance of respecting and following the principles of academic integrity. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for students to be accused of academic dishonesty or misconduct when they are innocent and have done nothing wrong.

Aug. 19, 2022

Colleges and universities in California and other states enforce a code of conduct for their students. Violating an educational institution’s code of conduct may subject a student to various sanctions, including disciplinary action. If you are accused of violating a code of conduct, you may be scheduled to participate in a student conduct hearing.

Aug. 19, 2022

Bullying is not uncommon on college campuses. A study published in the Journal of Bullying and Social Aggression revealed that over 63% of surveyed students said they had witnessed bullying since coming to college.

Aug. 19, 2022

Cheating, plagiarism, and other types of academic dishonesty are not uncommon in colleges and universities across California. However, just because they are common does not make accusations of academic dishonesty any less serious.

July 19, 2022

According to a 2017-2019 survey of California public school students, about 23% of 11th graders have previously consumed alcohol or drugs. In educational institutions across California, a student could be facing misconduct allegations for different situations involving alcohol. Asides from getting into trouble with college, you may also face charges for underage drinking, driving while under the influence, or other alcohol-related offenses.

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.