Your first responsibility at CUNY-Brooklyn College is to study. It’s sort of right there in the word: “student.” You can’t get very far academically, though, if you’re dealing with a disciplinary misconduct allegation. If you’re facing suspension or dismissal, you could be dealing with the end of your academic career altogether. But even lesser penalties for minor offenses can cost you job opportunities down the road if they should appear on your transcript.

The bottom line is that you cannot afford to take any misconduct accusation lightly. The moment you’re accused, you need to find out everything you can about what it is you’re supposed to have done. That’s especially true if you’re entirely innocent, since you have no context for building your defense. Likewise, you need to know what to expect from the school’s disciplinary processes and procedures, so you can prepare your arguments and evidence.

Most importantly, you need to make sure you have the right help on your side. When you’re facing a disciplinary misconduct charge, CUNY-Brooklyn College isn’t on your side. The LLF National Law Firm is. No matter what the situation, our Student Defense Team is here to protect your rights. You can count on us to use every resource at our disposal to ensure you get the best possible resolution to your case.

Before we can do that, though, you have to contact us. Call 888-535-3686 today to find out how we can help with your case, or take a few minutes right now and fill out one of our online forms.

The CUNY-Brooklyn College Rules and Regulations

As part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, Brooklyn College subscribes to the Henderson Rules, a set of guidelines for conducting yourself as a CUNY student. These rules are written broadly to cover virtually any kind of misbehavior a college student might commit. We don’t have time to go over all the ins and outs of the Henderson Rules, but we do want to mention some of the most serious regulations, the ones that tend to bring the most serious consequences. These are the offenses you want to avoid committing at all costs.

  • Physical Violence: All communities have a responsibility to protect its members. Thus, the most serious infraction you can commit at CUNY-Brooklyn, or in any other community, is physical violence.

  • Weapons Possession: To further protect students and faculty, the college also prohibits weapons possession. This applies to all firearms and “any other dangerous instruments or material that can be used to inflict bodily harm on an individual.”

  • Hazing: CUNY-Brooklyn’s prohibition on hazing prohibits any physical, psychological, or emotional harm you might cause to others in the course of organizational initiation.

  • Sexual Misconduct: These offenses are actually governed by federal law, under Title IX. CUNY-Brooklyn is required to investigate all credible accusations and encouraged to impose harsh penalties.

  • Illegal Drugs: The college’s ban on illegal drugs extends to manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, and use.

Obviously, if you’re dismissed, you’ll have to give up your spot at CUNY-Brooklyn College. That means walking away from the community you’ve created and the academic progress you’ve made. It probably also means you’ll be heading onto the job market without a degree. It’s almost impossible to find another school to take you if you’ve got a disciplinary misconduct record. You can, of course, return from a suspension, but you’ll likely have to do that without financial aid.

Don’t risk these outcomes. The very moment you find yourself in trouble, contact the LLF National Law Firm. We can help you begin building your defense, and we can make sure CUNY-Brooklyn treats you fairly right from the beginning of your case.

Defending Yourself From Charges

You should know that the college can’t simply accuse you of an offense and impose a sanction. You have some important rights designed to ensure justice is done. For example, you’re entitled to a presumption of innocence (“non-responsibility”). The university needs a “preponderance of evidence” to overcome that presumption. And you have several opportunities to raise questions about any evidence being used against you.

  • Anyone can accuse you of an offense. Before issuing a formal charge, though, CUNY-Brooklyn must be certain the charges are both credible and actionable.

  • If you are charged with an offense, you’ll receive official notice of those charges. This notice should include a description of the allegations and a complete list of your other due process rights.

  • The chief student affairs officer then conducts an investigation into the circumstances of the case. As part of that investigation, you’re entitled to give your side of the story. In addition, this student affairs officer must keep you apprised of any evidence they uncover in your case.

  • The university can dismiss the charges against you if it can’t find any evidence to substantiate the charges. However, it could also refer your case to a formal hearing.

  • At any hearing, both sides have the chance to present their cases. This means you can introduce evidence and call witnesses to testify. You can also raise questions about any evidence being used against you.

  • The standard of evidence in the CUNY system is “preponderance of the evidence.” In simple terms, you’re “responsible for” (guilty of) an offense if it seems “more likely than not” that you committed it.

  • You can appeal a responsible outcome, but you must have grounds on which to file such an appeal. These usually have to do with issues of fairness: were you given a fair chance to defend yourself? Did you have access to all the evidence in the case? Were you judged by trained, unbiased decision-makers? 

From the moment you’re charged until your last appeal is exhausted, the LLF National Law Firm is on your side and ready to protect your rights. We can work with you to uncover evidence, coach you in talking to investigators, and even draft the content of your hearing presentation.

The LLF National Law Firm is on Your Side

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 the LLF National Law Firm today at 888-535-3686. Or, fill out our online questionnaire.

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