Steps to Take When Wrongfully Accused of Campus Sexual Abuse

Steps to Take When Wrongfully Accused of Campus Sexual Abuse Heading off to college for the first time and living away from home is a new experience for so many young students. This can result in serious issues over the first few months or year in college. College life is fast paced and often a twenty-four hour party. It's not uncommon for youngsters to start drinking and experimenting with narcotics during this stage, which can result in some unwanted behaviors.

One of the most common things seen when dealing with young college students is the number of wrongfully accused persons for sexual assault cases. In the United States, the majority of top schools will handle their own cases, often favoring the victim. Which is why there are some steps you may want to follow to ensure you clear your name when wrongfully accused of campus sexual abuse.

Many younger students believe that the truth is what will set them free. At the same time, you have to remember that things are not as simple as you get older, things are not as black and white as when you were a child. Campus police are strict and often favor the victim in these cases, which means that telling the truth is not going to result in you getting off the charge.

You will want to ensure you hire a good criminal defense lawyer to represent and protect you moving forward.

Being accused of a crime of this nature is very serious and can have a negative impact on the rest of your life. You could be thrown out of school, making it hard to secure the education you require. You may have to register on the sexual offenders’ database, which is a public database. Your registration will come up when you apply for employment, accommodation and anything else. Knowing the severity of this charge will help you understand that speaking the truth is not going to help you, you need a good defense team behind you.

You will want to secure your legal representation as soon as you are charged with campus sexual abuse. This should be your very first step in your line of defense. Choose a criminal defense attorney who has years of experience dealing with campus sexual abuse cases. They should have a proven track record for working with prosecution to secure fast resolutions.

Any attorney you choose to represent you should offer a complete service, providing you with representation from when you are first accused through to final resolution. They should also be a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and they should be admitted to practice in your state and Federal District Courts.

Every school has their own internal policies. In many cases the school’s policies do not protect the accused and work in the favor of the victim at all times. It's important to remember your school is not your friend when facing campus sexual abuse charges. The only person who can provide you with the unbiased and high quality legal representation you need is your criminal defense attorney.

When first accused it's important you comply with the school authorities. They may want to bring you down for questioning. Don't fight them, as resisting arrest is another charge on its own and it will have a negative impact on the charges being brought against you. Ensure as you head down to the station with the authorities that you state that you will only answer questions once your legal representation is present. Never answer any questions without your attorney being present. What you say now will be used against you in the court of law. So keep this in mind.

Choose your lawyer and protect your name.

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