Student Board Hearings
Dallas Student Defense Attorneys – (214) 237-0900
When a college or university student is accused of a serious crime, there can be severe repercussions, even before criminal charges are filed. Student boards have the power to investigate accusations and penalize the accused as they see fit, without any legal intervention. This leaves students in an unjust and unfair situation.
If you have been targeted by a student board investigation, or if you have a student board hearing already scheduled, Fitzpatrick Jacks Smith Uhland our Dallas criminal defense attorneys can help. We bring 150+ years of total legal experience to every case we handle, providing your student board hearing incredible insight and direction. You can use our services regardless of whether or not you were officially charged for a crime.
Get started on your defense argument today. Contact our firm for a free consultation.
Reasons Why You Might Face a Student Board Hearing
Student board hearings can be prompted for many reasons, but they are usually reserved for serious situations that involve or verge upon a criminal violation. You have to move forward carefully and understand that there could be harsh consequences if things do not go in your favor.
Criminal violations or accusations commonly involved in a student board hearing are:
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- Drug possession or drug distribution
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Sexual assault
- Theft
Consequences of a student board hearing that ends out of the student’s favor could include:
- Removal from specific classes
- Suspension or expulsion from campus
- End of educational career
- Destruction of personal reputation
- Pursuit of criminal charges
Unwavering Representation for Title IX Hearings
When a student is accused of committing a sex crime, it will trigger a Title IX investigation and hearing. Title IX is a controversial portion of the federal Education Amendments Act of 1972 that has been used in recent years to expedite student board hearings out of favor of those accused of sexual assault on campus or against another student. In most cases, the accusations lead to near-immediate consequences for the accused, including expulsion, even when no evidence of wrongdoing is present.
If you have been targeted by a Title IX hearing, you do not have much time to defend your right to your education. Call (214) 237-0900 as soon as you can to get the help of our Title IX defense attorneys.
Prepare for Your Student Board Hearing with Confidence
Going before a student board or faculty committee for an intensive review can be intimidating. Gain your footing, stand for your rights, and move forward confidently with the help of our Dallas student defense attorneys.
Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our services made available to students accused of but not necessarily charged for a serious crime.