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.
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.
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:
With that being said, you may have been made a victim of police misconduct if any of the following circumstances apply:
Ultimately, any of the above instances of police misconduct may constitute litigation.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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