Unfortunately, not every encounter with police officers is a pleasant one, particularly if you or someone you love was arrested under circumstances that you believe were unfair, unlawful, or an abuse of the officer’s power. There are both federal and state laws that protect you from abuse by law enforcement…
With all the media hype about negative police interactions with citizens, it’s always good to educate yourself on your rights when you encounter law enforcement. It’s important to note that laws can vary from state to state, and there are different rules for checkpoints and when you’re entering the United…
Are you a lawyer or judge who is looking for ways to act as a “real person” in your profession, to better understand your clients and their stories? The Trial Lawyer’s College is dedicated to teaching lawyers these types of skills, among many other things. What is the Trial Lawyer’s…
“He can’t hear! He can’t hear!” Those are the words that neighbors and witnesses said they continued to yell the night of September 19, 2017, when Oklahoma City Police shot and killed a deaf man on the southeast side of the city. Police said the victim, 35-year-old Magdiel Sanchez, was…
It’s been a little more than 53 years since former President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the historic Civil Rights Act. So, how far has America come in reaching the equality that the law set to create? Researchers conclude it’s a mixed bag of progress, but there’s still a ways to…
Body cameras are becoming increasingly popular for law enforcement agencies to document — on video — any actions that could be considered unlawful or unethical in policing. It’s an accountability tool that many are viewing as valuable in light of recent shootings and excessive force complaints involving police officers, but…
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