Category Archives: Student Defense
Understanding the Student Disciplinary Process at Georgia Colleges and Universities
Navigating the student disciplinary process at Georgia colleges and universities can be a daunting experience. Allegations of misconduct, ranging from academic dishonesty to criminal behavior, can have serious consequences for a student’s education, reputation, and future career. At The Spizman Firm, our Atlanta Student Defense Attorneys are here to help students mount an effective… Read More »
Can a Georgia University Show “Pro-Complainant” Bias at a Sexual Misconduct Hearing?
Colleges and universities throughout Georgia have an obligation to keep their students safe. This includes addressing allegations of sexual misconduct levied by one student against another student. At the same time, campus-based judicial systems do not have to follow the same strict due process safeguards as criminal trials. This can lead individuals accused of… Read More »
Can You Argue Self-Defense in a University Disciplinary Proceeding?
If you attend a Georgia college or university, you are subject to that school’s code of conduct. Violating a code of conduct can lead to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or even outright expulsion. And while universities must afford accused students a certain degree of due process, these rights are often not as… Read More »
How A Criminal Record Could Affect Your Ability To Attend College
If you are currently in college or you are filing an application to be considered to enter the learning institution of your preference there is a lot of information that the school will want to know about you before they decide if they will accept you. Or if the school accepted you and then… Read More »