Helping The Public Win The Fights We Cannot Afford To Lose
We have rights enshrined in the constitution: the right to assemble, to be free from state-mandated religions, to free speech, and plenty of others.
Our local, state, and federal governments are supposed to protect those rights, but sometimes they do not. Sometimes they violate our rights, and every time that happens it becomes more likely that they will violate another person’s rights.
These rights and freedoms form the foundation of the United States, and we cannot afford to have them chipped away. As a civil rights attorney, Paul Anderson helps average citizens fight–and win–the fights they cannot afford to lose.
If you believe your civil rights have been violated, contact us today to schedule a consultation. We will be able to give you information about your case and help you determine your next steps.
Know Your Civil Rights
Your civil rights were designed to protect the average citizen from a tyrannical government and, amongst others, include the right to free speech, freedom of and from religions, and freedom from discrimination.
You can lose the right to bear arms, vote, serve as a juror in a federal case or testify in federal court if you have a felony conviction.
You are guaranteed the others, no matter what you have done or where you are. These rights were designed to protect every citizen of the United States, from the President to a prisoner
If you have been deprived of your civil rights, you have options about what to do. Paul Anderson can help you understand those options. Contact us today so we can learn more about your case and advise you on how best to proceed.
Common Civil Rights Violations By Law Enforcement
A lot of your civil rights protect you from abuses by law enforcement, including district attorneys. They include:
- Protect you from illegal search and seizure
- Protection from cruel and unusual punishment, including excessive fines
- Protection from excessive force & police brutality
- Protection from self-incrimination
- The right to legal counsel
- The right to due process
Most law enforcement officers are staunch defenders of our civil rights, but the power they wield often attracts the wrong people to the force. These “bad apples” violate citizens’ civil rights, often with impunity. Even worse, they are protected by a code of silence that pervades the American justice system.
What makes civil rights violations by law enforcement even worse, is that citizens have very few forms of redress. You can report the violation to the police. The police may investigate it. The offending officer may face disciplinary action.
You could also press criminal charges. The District Attorney serving your county may even elect to prosecute the officer, but that is very rare and often only for the most egregious violations that also have plenty of media attention.
A better way to seek justice for yourself is by filing a civil lawsuit. Police are protected by qualified immunity, but a good civil rights lawyer can find a chink in their armor to get the justice you deserve.
If you have experienced a violation of your civil liberties, we can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Know Your Prisoner’s Rights
In addition to the rights enshrined in the constitution, as a prisoner you have other guaranteed rights that protect you from abuse by the state. These include:
- The right to humane facilities & conditions
- The right to be free from sexual crimes
- The right to be free from racial segregation
- The right to express condition complaints
- The rights guaranteed in the Americans With Disabilities act
- The right to medical attention, including mental health care
- The right to a hearing if you are being transferred to a mental healthcare facility
Prisons are unfortunately becoming a profitable enterprise, both for the public at large and private companies that own them. Wardens and guards frequently cut corners to save money, and in so doing violate your rights.
Redress is more difficult for inmates, also. Most complaints are handled internally before it is even possible to file one in federal court, but if your rights have been violated you should consult with an attorney.
Paul Anderson is a prison rights advocate who can help. If your rights have been violated in county, state, or federal prison, contact us today to see if we can help you.
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An Attorney Who will Fight Back
Civil rights violations by government agencies are all too common, but we can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and to tell us about your case.
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