What actions can I take against police officers that are violating my civil rights

Houston, TX Viewed 106 times. Posted 7 months ago in Civil Rights

the police follow me from a club pulled me over search my car came back with a package containing 5 small rocks took me back too the club search it and took me too jail.charge me with poss.i went to trial they found me not guilty found that both officers didnt tell the truth.everything is pointing toward them putting it my car.what can i do

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Alan James Brinkmeier

This attorney is licensed in Illinois. Posted 7 months ago.

The 1964 Civil Rights Act has laws in place to protect citizens from wrongs done under color of law.

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Those civil rights laws protect against those who act in violation of constitutional protections under color of law, such as police officers. It sounds from what you say that you may have a case.

You need to seek to hire a lawyer in your locale, because without a lot more detail, no further observation is possible.

Good luck to you. You should consult with a local attorney to determine your rights and the best remedy for your situation.

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God bless you.

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Jonathan H Levy

This attorney is licensed in California and 1 other state. Posted 6 months ago.

Whether it's a civil rights issue or not, if the police set you up, you need to contact an attorney ASAP. Reason being there are often very short periods to file a claim against law enforcement.