ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations have become a significant issue on campuses across the country. Federal intervention and regulation have increased dramatically due to the Clery Act. Colleges and universities are now required to take swift action against those accused of sexual assault, harassment, or other campus crimes. Colleges and Universities may quickly suspend or expel a student after a cursory investigation, placing a permanent black mark on the student’s academic records. Once such an accusation is made, it can become challenging for a student to transfer or apply for an advanced degree.

Any allegation of cheating, plagiarism, academic misconduct, sexual assault, harassment, or any other criminal act on campus may lead to media attention and ruin reputations and future career aspirations. These serious allegations need to be handled strategically and aggressively. Our experienced defense attorneys combine years of experience in education and criminal law to successfully represent students accused of misconduct. Our academic misconduct defense attorneys have successfully defended and saved students' reputations and academic careers at prestigious prep schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States, including the United States Military Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy.

Our experience and success as criminal defense attorneys enable us to handle academic misconduct allegations while protecting our clients’ rights and guarding against jeopardizing the defense of potential criminal prosecutions. We understand the importance of taking criminal and university matters for our clients simultaneously, working to achieve the best possible results.

If you or someone you know has been accused of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or academic misconduct and are facing disciplinary action by your school, or if you have already been subjected to discipline for allegedly violating the school’s sexual misconduct policy, the academic misconduct lawyers at Crisp and Associates, LLC can help you navigate your school’s disciplinary and appeals processes, and advocate for your right to fair treatment.