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Defending College Students Under Title IX

Nov 04 2019 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog, Title IX

When your university investigates assault or sexual harassment claims, it must do so according to 20 U.S.C. § 1681(a), also known as Title IX. While usually discussed regarding student-athletes, for colleges to receive federal funding, they must strictly comply with Title IX, which prohibits sexual…

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Why False Confessions Happen

Aug 28 2019 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

Thanks in part to popular podcasts and television series, people are becoming more familiar with the concept of false confessions. Unfortunately, false confessions are a reality in the criminal justice system and can lead to innocent people being convicted and incarcerated. According to the Innocence…