How To Understand The Critical Evidence Issues In Title IX
Why are Title IX cases so hard to prove? Because they descend into a maze of the parties' histories and clashing definitions of consent, explains Oakland attorney Darryl Stallworth. The bright-line principle he stresses: the moment there's hesitation or any sign the other person doesn't want to continue, you must stop. Alcohol on campus, he warns, makes these encounters fraught.
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Answered by Darryl Stallworth · Oakland, CA
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Why are Title IX cases so hard to prove?
Because they descend into a maze of the parties' histories and clashing definitions of consent, which muddy the facts.
When must you stop?
The moment there's hesitation or any sign the other person doesn't want to continue—consent can be withdrawn at any point, and alcohol on campus makes these encounters especially fraught.
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