Expulsion

In the event you are expelled, this information will also be included in your records. When you apply to a new school, you will need to address the reasons for expulsion. If you fail to disclose the disciplinary action and the school becomes aware of it, your acceptance can be revoked.

Degree Revocation

In some cases, universities will revoke your degree upon the findings of a Title IX violation or any other student misconduct, for that matter. If you have already gotten a degree and were working on adding to it, you might want to consider hiring a Title IX Attorney in Alaska to better represent you.  

Loss of Financial Assistance or Athletic Scholarship

According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, if a student cannot be as involved with their sports activities as planned, the university can reduce or cancel the scholarship. When a student is found guilty of serious misconduct, the discipline might be that they can no longer continue playing sports or intercollege activities. This could threaten their scholarships and financial assistance. A Title IX lawyer in Alaska will address these issues.

Loss of Eligibility

Being accused of a Title IX violation may result in a student losing his or her eligibility to be a part of college athletics. This could mean not only academic but also athletic and financial consequences due to lost scholarships or professional career opportunities.

Loss of Leadership Positions

For those students who participate in leadership roles within student organizations, they may be removed from such positions if accused or found guilty of a Title IX violation.  A student that is active in the military and working as a cadet in the ROTC program could face disenrollment, loss of a scholarship, forfeiture of a military commission, and immediate repayment of previous scholarships already awarded.

How We Can Help

We work with students to provide counsel and advice to help navigate the difficulties and stress of Title IX proceedings. We understand the laws and actively participate in the Title IX investigations, support the student and counsel them when needed. When there are associated misdemeanor or felony charges, we are there to assist in court. A Title IX Attorney in Alaska is on your side, helping you each step of the way.

Title IX Investigations

Your rights should be upheld throughout the process. This means that you are included in all aspects of the Title IX investigation. The investigation process includes:

• Notifying all parties involved
• Gathering evidence
• Reviewing all information
• Writing the report of the findings

You are allowed to have an advisor, such as a Title IX lawyer, present at every meeting and the right for you both to review the evidence that was gathered against you. You and your Title IX attorney will also receive a copy of the investigation report once complete.

Investigations typically will take approximately 60 days. However, there is no law that states they have to be completed in that amount of time. Sometimes, if the case is complex, it could take longer. According to the DOE Office for Civil Rights, the length of the investigation will vary based on factors such as the number of witnesses, incidents, and complainants.

Ensure You Receive Due Process and Fairness and Hold the College Accountable

There are federal guidelines in place for these cases. A Title IX lawyer in Alaska will hold the university accountable and protect your due process rights. Due process is in place for a reason, and without a Title IX attorney, you might not get your fair shake. Proper representation ensures your rights are protected and that you have a strong defense through the investigation and hearing process.

Cross-Examination

Cross-examination is an effective tool in testing the credibility of the witnesses. Both parties will have the opportunity to question witnesses, as well as the other party, at a hearing. Advisors cannot ask about the past sexual behavior of the complainant. They can only ask questions that are relevant to that particular case.

Gathering Evidence

A Title IX attorney will help prepare your opening statement and help prepare you for your interviews. They will also assist you in the collection of evidence and finding witnesses to get their statements.

Preventing and Pursuing Retaliation Claims

Whatever you do, don’t try to contact your accuser, or this could be considered retaliation. Do not try to contact them in any way, whether in person, over the phone or through text or email. Retaliation claims are prevalent. You can also be considered responsible if a third party contacts the accuser. The best thing to do is to sit and let the investigations figure it out. If you experience similar retaliation due to the nature of the allegations, your Title IX lawyer in Alaska can also assist and pursue a retaliation claim on your behalf.

Civil Suit Defense

You may find yourself sued by your accuser, even if you were not found guilty of policy violations. Your Title IX attorney in Alaska will defend you in such a case.

Defense Against Criminal Charges

Our attorneys have the experience necessary to help you handle felony or misdemeanor charges in court. If you are found in violation of school policies and charges are brought on, your Title IX lawyer in Alaska who has been by your side during the investigations already knows the case and evidence and can therefore help you build an effective defense.  

Reputation Management and Content Removal

Your Title IX Attorney in Alaska is there every step of the way and helps with protecting your future by getting any damaging online content removed. This can affect your future and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Call now.

Hire a Alaska Title IX Attorney You Can Depend On

Our lawyers are standing by, waiting for your call. We have helped 100s of students each year break free from their accusations. Call today.

Alaska

When you think of Alaska, you think of snow-covered ground, beautiful scenery and wildlife, fishing, and gold. But, there is more to Alaska than these things, even though these things are very popular. Alaska is home to a few colleges and universities; among these are:

• Alaska Pacific University
• University of Alaska Fairbanks
• University of Alaska Southeast
• University of Alaska Anchorage
• More

In fact, it is said to have 7 colleges and universities in the state. Furthermore, the biggest bummer for college students is that Alaska is the most expensive state to live in. The cost of living is actually almost 25% higher than the national average. So, if you feel like you are a poor college student in the lower states, you certainly don’t want to try it in Alaska. 

As a state, Alaska tries to help with this high cost of living by taking away individual income tax and sales tax. The average local and sales tax rate is around 1.76%.  

Denali National Park

While in Alaska, you would probably guess the main attraction is natural beauty. Denali national park contains the nation’s highest mountain top in the US, which is called Mount McKinley. You’ll find this park located between Fairbanks and Anchorages and is easily accessible by the Alaska Railroad. 

While this is one of the state’s largest and most visited parks, there are other parks, such as Glacier Bay National Park, Tongass National Forest, Kenai Fjords National Park, Totem Bight State Historical Park, and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

Iditarod Trail Seld Dog Race

Iditarod national historical trails are home to the world-famous sled dog race. This race runs approximately 1000 miles and consists of two different routes. These routes are known as the Southern and Northern routes. Each is used every other year with the same checkpoint about 450 miles from Ophir. This is one of Alaska’s most iconic events. Participants will train for this year around, and it attracts more than 100 participants each year. 

Alaskan Cruises

Most people will visit Alaska via a cruise ship. This is the easiest way to see as much of Alsaka as many would like. The cruises run most of the summer and boast about seeing wildlife, glaciers, and sea life. 

Alaskan Natives

The natives of Alaska work hard to preserve their heritage and culture. You’ll see various things around the state to show just that. One of these that you can visit, but please be respectful of, is the Burial Spirit Houses found in Anchorage. These are located in a graveyard outside of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. This tradition is a combination of Native Alaskan Athabascan and Russian ORtohodox.  Since Alaska is so close to Russia, you will also find hints of their culture here. 

Igloo City is another glimpse into the traditions that have been around for many years. Igloos have been a part of Alaskan life for many years. However, the Igloo was constructed in the 1970s and isn’t made from snow and ice, as the natives did. It was supposed to be a hotel, but it was never finished. Nevertheless, many tourists still like to visit.