You came to CUNY-Hunter College to study and earn a degree, and you’re knee-deep in doing just that. You’ve got exams to worry about, papers to write, and projects to work on with a bunch of other students who are more than happy to let you do all the heavy lifting. Who has time to worry about the possibility of disciplinary misconduct accusations?

Here’s the thing: it’s actually pretty hard to get dismissed from CUNY-Hunter over your coursework. A failed class or two won’t do it. You have to be consistently struggling in all your courses to be in any danger. In contrast, one misconduct charge can do it. Just one.

It’s important you know what the university’s rules and regulations have to say. It’s important you know how to defend yourself if you ever are charged. And most importantly, you need to know how to get help defending yourself. A university misconduct case is no easy prospect, but the LLF National Law Firm’s Student Defense Team can make sure you’re treated fairly and that you get the best possible resolution to your case. We’re always on your side, and we can show you how to use the CUNY-Hunter system to your advantage.

If you’re in trouble at CUNY-Hunter, don’t wait to see what might happen. Call 888-535-3686 today to find out how LLF National Law Firm can help, or take a few minutes right now and fill out one of our online forms.

Navigating the Code of Conduct

We don’t have time and space here to go over the entire CUNY-Hunter Code of Conduct, though we do recommend you read over it in between cramming for your chemistry final and writing that freshman comp paper. It contains all of the various offenses that can get you into trouble.

Here, we want to focus on the most serious offenses in the Code, the ones that get you into the most serious sorts of trouble.

  • Physical Violence: The Code doesn’t actually mention physical violence, instead taking it for granted that such actions constitute the most serious offense any student can commit. In fact, virtually all of the offenses on this list relate in some way to issues of physical violence. The Code does note, in its very first entry, that no student has the right to obstruct another student in the free exercise of their rights.
  • Weapons Possession: In addition, students are prohibited from possession of firearms or any other material object that could serve as a weapon or do damage either to individuals or campus facilities.
  • Hazing: CUNY-Hunter’s anti-hazing policy not only forbids physical harm in relation to organization initiation but also any mental or emotional harm you might cause in connection with such activities.
  • Sexual Misconduct: Federal law requires the university to investigate all incidents of sexual discrimination and harassment, from simple verbal harassment to dating violence and rape. In addition, the government encourages schools to institute harsh penalties.
  • Misuse of Drugs: Students are also prohibited from all illegal drug “manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use.”

A violation of any one of these five policies can result in suspension or dismissal. However, you should keep in mind that even a far lesser penalty for a far lesser charge can have serious implications on your academic and professional futures. A warning for trespassing could be enough to interfere with scholarships, keep you out of graduate school, and even affect job opportunities. That’s especially true if it should show up on your transcript.

This is one important reason why you need an LLF National Law Firm attorney in your corner any time you’re facing an accusation of misconduct. You simply cannot afford to take any chances. We have the background and experience to protect your rights and defend your interests.

Navigating the Disciplinary Process

Defending yourself from a disciplinary misconduct charge isn’t just about trusting in blind luck. There’s actually a very defined process for challenging allegations at CUNY-Hunter, and that process affords you several key due process rights. You’re entitled to a presumption of “not responsible” (not guilty), for example, and the university needs a “preponderance of evidence” to overcome that presumption. This means more of the evidence must point towards your guilt than away from it. Further, you always have the right to challenge all of this evidence.

Here are the basics of what you can expect.

  • Anyone on campus can accuse you of a misconduct violation. However, the chief student affairs officer must conduct a preliminary investigation before issuing any charges. This officer must believe the charges are both credible and actionable.
  • If you are charged, you’ll receive official notice of the charges. This notice should explain the accusations against you and include a complete list of your due process rights.
  • As part of any investigation, you have the right to provide your side of the story. In addition, you may offer evidence and suggest witnesses for investigators to interview.
  • Once the investigation is complete, the university sets a time and date for a hearing before the Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee.
  • The hearing is your best opportunity to make your case for your innocence. You are entitled to present evidence and call witnesses to testify. You may also raise questions for anyone testifying against you.
  • The “preponderance of evidence” legal standard requires decision-makers to find you “responsible for” (guilty of) an offense if they are more than fifty percent convinced you committed that offense.
  • If the Committee determines you are responsible for an offense, you can appeal that decision. However, you must have grounds to do so, such as a procedural error, a new piece of evidence to present, or a disproportionate sanction.

Your LLF National Law Firm attorney can guide you through this entire process, from collecting evidence to drafting your hearing presentation. CUNY-Hunter doesn’t allow us to speak for you at investigation meetings or hearings, but we’ll make sure you’re fully prepared to speak for yourself.

Fighting for Your Future

Handling your own disciplinary misconduct case puts your entire future at risk. Make sure you have a professional on your side, someone who not only knows how to construct a strong defense but who has experience helping student clients defend themselves from university charges. The LLF National Law Firm’s Student Defense Team will make sure you’re fully prepared to defend yourself. They’ll protect your rights. They’ll help you get the very best possible resolution to your case.

Sometimes, you have to fight for your educational future. We can help. To find out more, contact LLF National Law Firm today at 888-535-3686, or fill out our online questionnaire.

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