Your Syracuse Title IX Attorneys

A university discipline or Title IX charge can have a catastrophic lifetime impact. Cambareri & Brenneck, your criminal defense team, can help.

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Cases of fraud are where individuals intentionally deceive others to gain an advantage and cause financial or legal harm. Criminal fraud encompasses various deceptive acts, some explicitly defined as fraud under the law, while others may be related to fraud but labeled differently.


In New York, the state does not have a specific section in the penal law for charging individuals with general “fraud.” Instead, the state has established specific statutes that outline various forms of fraudulent activities. When charging someone with fraud, the court relies on these particular statutes to ensure precise legal proceedings

Explore your legal options with an experienced and knowledgeable former prosecutor before a plea deal is entered. We take all situations into consideration to get you the best results.

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At Cambareri Brenneck, we understand the gravity of large-scale fraudulent schemes as felony-level offenses in Syracuse courts. If you find yourself accused of insurance fraud exceeding one million dollars in value under NYPL §176.30, a conviction could lead to a minimum one-year prison sentence and the obligation to fully repay the funds taken.

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Cambareri & Brenneck is a firm founded by and comprised of former prosecutors. Because our attorneys have experience on both sides of the courtroom, our clients can trust that their case will be effectively navigated through the criminal justice system. Every viable avenue toward a positive outcome will be exhaustively pursued.

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Can I have a lawyer represent me in a Title IX or university disciplinary case?
Yes. While campus disciplinary proceedings are not criminal trials, you have the right to retain an attorney as an advisor — and under current Title IX regulations, your advisor can play an active role, including cross-examination at live hearings. Having experienced legal counsel is critical, because the outcome can affect your education, reputation, and future. If you’re facing a Title IX matter at Syracuse University, SUNY, or another area school, contact Cambareri & Brenneck.
tle IX is a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding. In practice, Title IX cases typically involve allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or related conduct on college and university campuses. Schools investigate and adjudicate these cases through their own disciplinary process — separate from, and sometimes alongside, the criminal justice system.
A Title IX proceeding is a school disciplinary process, not a criminal prosecution. It uses a lower standard of proof — often “preponderance of the evidence” rather than “beyond a reasonable doubt” — and lacks many protections found in criminal court. Importantly, a Title IX matter can proceed at the same time as a criminal investigation, and statements made in one can affect the other. This overlap is exactly why you need an attorney who understands both.
Consequences can include expulsion, suspension, residency restrictions, community service, transcript notations, and other disciplinary measures. Expulsion or a disciplinary record can derail your education, follow you to other institutions, and damage future career and graduate school prospects. Because these outcomes are life-altering, treating a campus disciplinary matter with the same seriousness as a criminal charge is essential.
Yes. Conduct that triggers a Title IX investigation — such as alleged sexual assault — can also result in a separate criminal investigation and charges. These two processes run on different tracks with different rules, but they’re deeply connected. Anything you say to school investigators could potentially be used in a criminal case. Our former prosecutors understand how to protect you across both proceedings simultaneously.

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