Getting accused of sexual misconduct or assault is a life-altering circumstance. If you are falsely accused, the charge has the potential to ruin your career. People with criminal records struggle with finding jobs and maintaining a good reputation in society. Make sure to speak to an attorney for assistance.
If you are facing accusations of sexual misconduct as a university student, here are some things that must be avoided at all costs.
- Avoid discussing your case with everyone except your lawyer.
Seeking comfort or support from your Friends May sound like a good option, but often, a lot of confidential information shared with your close people gets into the hands of the wrong people. It can be used later on to destroy you and ruin your case. So make sure that you avoid discussing your case with even your friends, teachers, or anyone from the school authorities. Make it a priority to disclose important information only in front of your lawyer and parents.
- Avoid keeping information from your lawyer.
Often, children accused of a Title IX charge hesitate to disclose complete information regarding the case in front of their lawyer. This is one of the most common mistakes which leads to negative outcomes in the case. Minor details play a significant role in determining the consequences of your charge. Therefore make sure to tell your lawyer every piece of information relevant to your case. They deserve to be aware of all the events before and after the charge to take respective steps to prepare their defense.
- Avoid trusting school authorities.
The workers or professors from your University may behave kindly or nicely in front of you. Just because they appear as your well-wisher does not mean they wish you well. Therefore, avoid putting your faith or trust in the school authorities. They are not looking out for you. They are only seeking their benefits. Avoid believing or disclosing confidential information to them, as it can lead to irreparable damage.
- Avoid ignoring your family.
Often, children who face title IX charges avoid discussing things regarding the case with their family or completely ignore them due to various reasons. The information is bound to come out at one point. However, purposely hiding it from your parents can be emotionally as well as technically disturbing. It adds to the already stressful situation and disturbs the entire flow of work. It also causes damage to emotional bonds. Disciplinary charges like sexual misconduct have a significant impact on the emotional well-being of the accused as well as his or her family. Having a mutually supportive environment helps in overcoming it effectively.