Oklahoma City Civil Rights Lawyer

As a United States citizen, you are granted certain civil rights and privileges that are protected under the Constitution and other federal laws. Importantly, you still hold these rights upon encountering a law enforcement officer or upon being sent to a correctional facility. So, if your civil rights are being threatened, you must continue reading and contact an experienced Oklahoma City civil rights lawyer from The Jones Firm, PLLC to learn how to fight back.

Civil Rights Lawyer | Defending Clients in Oklahoma City

It is an unfortunate truth that, despite the progress that this country has made, civil rights violations still occur far too often in and around Oklahoma City. Rest assured, our firm is knowledgeable on liberties that you are entitled to within the Constitution and other federal laws. And we will do everything in our power to make the party who violated your rights liable for damages in a court of law.

Police Misconduct Litigation in Oklahoma

You must understand that federal law prohibits law enforcement officers from interfering with your civil rights in any way. According to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, examples of this are as follows:

• A law enforcement officer cannot conspire to interfere with your federally protected rights.
• A law enforcement officer cannot deprive your rights under color of law.
• A law enforcement officer cannot use, conspire to use, or threaten to use force against you.
• A law enforcement officer cannot interfere with the free exercise of your civil rights.

With that being said, you may have been made a victim of police misconduct if any of the following circumstances apply:

• A law enforcement officer uses excessive force when arresting you.
• A law enforcement officer uses extreme physical or verbal threats when interrogating you.
• A law enforcement officer falsely charges you.
• A law enforcement officer falsely imprisons you.

Ultimately, any of the above instances of police misconduct may constitute litigation.

Prison and Jail Litigation in Oklahoma

Even if you have been incarcerated, you must understand that you still maintain basic rights. Examples of civil rights you hold while in prison or jail are as follows:

• You have the right to free speech while incarcerated.
• You have the right to practice your religion while incarcerated.
• You have the right to be free from racial segregation or discrimination while incarcerated.
• You have the right to access the courts and counsel while incarcerated.
• You have the right to access humane facilities and conditions while incarcerated.
• You have the right to receive medical attention while incarcerated.

And so, if you are deprived of any of the aforementioned rights, you may need to enter prison and jail litigation with a seasoned Oklahoma City civil rights lawyer.

Don’t Wait | File Today

If you believe your civil rights have been violated, it’s imperative that you act sooner, rather than later. This is because, under the Oklahoma Government Tort Claims Act, those who’ve had their rights violated will only have one year to file a lawsuit. Waiting any longer than one year from the date your rights were violated will likely result in you being permanently barred from suing.

Contact an OKC Civil Rights Lawyer

Ron Jones is a member of the National Police Accountability Project, “NPAP.” The central mission of NPAP is to promote the accountability of law enforcement officers and their employers for violations of the Constitution and the laws of the United States. NPAP provides Ron with a network of attorneys to collaborate with on cases of police misconduct, ensuring the best possible representation for our clients.

If your civil rights have been violated, The Jones Firm, PLLC is ready and willing to fight on your behalf, so contact us today to get started on your defense today.