In any corner of the Internet, there are bloggers to talk about anything and everything. Food. Fashion. Culture. Trends. Anything people talk about. Supplemented by social media, a blogger can be unknown one day and known around the world the next. You may be considering a blog of your … [Read more...]
Step-By-Step Through A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A loved one was killed in a drunk driving accident. A child dies from injuries due to a defective baby bed. Or someone died in the hospital after a simple surgical procedure. Can you file an action for a wrongful death? This type of suit is similar to a personal injury suit that an injured person … [Read more...]
How Do I Fight An Illegal Search And Seizure In Denver?
Police have specific guidelines when they go out to search a home, or if you’re stopped in a car. Sometimes, procedures aren’t followed. The Fourth Amendment protects you from illegal search and seizures. How You’re Protected The Fourth Amendment states that "[t]he right of the people to be … [Read more...]
Denver, CO Prison Abuse Attorney
Being arrested is a difficult experience. A conviction with a prison sentence is even more difficult. You lose many of your rights when you’re admitted to prison to serve a sentence. But if your arrest and/or incarceration include various forms of abuse, that’s a violation of your Eighth Amendment … [Read more...]
How Do I Report Police Brutality In Denver, CO?
As a diverse and progressive city, Denver has a lot going for it. One of the more welcoming cities in the west, there are friendly people and something for just about everyone, including the LGBT community. But the dark side of Denver involves something not so welcoming: police … [Read more...]
Fabricated Evidence? Why You Need a Denver Civil Rights Lawyer – NOW!
One of the biggest determining factors in criminal cases is evidence. Pictures, bodycam video, and physical items recovered from a home or auto are just some of the things police can introduce into evidence in court that can be used to convict you of a crime. But what if the evidence wasn’t … [Read more...]
Denver Civil Rights Attorney
The mile-high city has a lot to offer. In the mile-high city alone, you can find cultural attractions, top-chef restaurants, craft brewers and distillers, world-class entertainment (like the Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater) and museums. There are more great attractions and events outside of the … [Read more...]
Is It False Arrest? Here’s How To Tell If Your Rights Have Been Violated In Denver, CO
Dealing with the police can be frightening—especially if you’ve done nothing wrong. If that experience ends up in a false (also called “wrongful”) arrest, can you fight it? Yes. Colorado is known to be one of the top states for civil rights violations, including false arrests. It’s usually an … [Read more...]
What Is The First Amendment Defense Act and How Can It Help My Civil Rights Case?
The First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) was introduced in 2016 in response to numerous cases of individuals and businesses being legally sanctioned (including steep fines) for declining to participate in same-sex weddings and related activities. Some call it needed, some call it unconstitutional, … [Read more...]
Do I have to stop when a police officer asks?
There is a difference between detaining someone using the authority of law and merely asking questions. Any police officer may ask any free person questions in a voluntary manner. That is called a consensual encounter. Your rights during a consensual encounter are generally to decline to answer … [Read more...]
