We Hold Those In Power Accountable
Official oppression and public corruption–namely nepotism and cronyism–are crimes in Texas.
But like all crimes, police and prosecutors at the local and state level are unwilling to bring charges against their own in all but the most egregious cases. This means that, more frequently than we would like to think, corrupt and criminal officials are left to wreak havoc on the public.
Sometimes the wheels of justice need a nudge to get going. That is where we come in. As civil rights lawyers, we do not try criminal cases–but we do represent clients who are involved in them and whose rights may have been violated.
If you were the victim of a government official, we can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Let us hear the details of your case and see if we can help.
Official Oppression Cases
The Texas code of criminal statutes defines official oppression as a public servant acting in their capacity as an official who:
- Intentionally mistreats another, whether by unlawful “arrest, detention, search, seizure, dispossession, assessment or lien” or otherwise
- Intentionally and unlawfully denies someone their civil rights
- Sexually harasses or assaults anyone
These activities are illegal. Unfortunately, most public officials are not held accountable. These cases are often based on hearsay evidence, and district attorneys are reluctant to charge government officials.
If you have been a victim of official oppression, we can help. We will advocate for you and get the ball rolling on your case. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Public Corruption Cases
In the history of the United States, there have been several landmark public corruption cases. The most famous example is the Watergate Scandal, where President Richard Nixon’s administration repeatedly tried to cover up breaking into DNC headquarters.
The scandal forced Nixon to resign, but he never faced criminal charges. He was never punished. He was, in fact, pardoned by President Gerald Ford, who took over after Nixon’s resignation.
Watergate is a popular example because of just how egregious it was–but also because no one was punished for it. Many public corruption cases–large and small–end the same way.
Corruption can include a lot of things, including:
- Fraud
- Bribery
- Coercion
- Nepotism & cronyism
- Extortion
- And plenty more
Often, a civil rights lawyer gets the ball rolling on these cases, even if they do not try them in court.
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If you were a victim of a corrupt official, we can help. Contact us to schedule a consultation so we can hear the details of your case.
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