Civil Rights Legal Guides (115 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Civil rights are generally guaranteed by the federal government and sometimes by states. Examples of federal civil rights include freedom of speech, the right to vote, and the right to enjoy goods and services in businesses and other institutions open to the public.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Civil Rights about 1 year ago.

Written by Anne Thomas Sulton
A tremendous amount of information about civil rights laws can be found on government websites.
5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Civil Rights about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Richard D Ackerman
Civil rights cases are notoriously hard to pursue. They require good documentation, clear acts of misconduct, and a client who is willing to endure abrasive litigation. Not every termination of an at-will employee is a civil rights violation and clients confuse unfairness with a civil rights issue.
12 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted in Civil Rights about 1 year ago.

Written by Marc J Victor
The United States Constitution guarantees every American citizen certain civil rights of personal liberty.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Constitutional 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
This guide states the very most fundamental basics of what is meant by the term civil rights.
16 of 22 users found this helpful. Posted in Civil Rights 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michelle J Douglass
The EEOC is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The DCR is the Division on Civil Rights. Both are government agencies designed to address discrimination in the workplace and in public accommodations.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Employment / Labor 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
While the U.S. Constitution does not specifically include a right to privacy, some aspects of privacy are included in the Bill of Rights.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Privacy about 1 year ago.

Written by Mark Steven Knapp
You need your certificate of discharge that proves you have completed community supervision and paid all your fines & restitution. You can petition the court to restore your rights five years after the date of the discharge. Call if you have a felony or Domestic Violence record.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Civil Rights 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Patricia Paul
Designed as a tool for developing strategies and understanding basic principles on indigenous peoples’ rights and international law.
Posted in Native Peoples Law 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Zedrick Thomas Braden III
In Illinois a police officer can detain a citizen for 48 hours, before making an official arrest. At times the detainee is questioned by police, but has a right to remain silent.
Posted in Civil Rights 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Freedoms of speech and of the press are two of the most valued rights we have as citizens. These freedoms, contained in the Bill of Rights as the first amendment to our Unites States Constitution, stem from three important historical, political and social ideals which this short legal guide reveal.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Civil Rights 27 days ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in most civil suits that are heard in federal court.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Constitutional 10 days ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Our Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees to all people the privilege to be free from compulsory self-incrimination. Since 1966, Miranda v. Arizona has served as the touchstone for the exploration of the scope of that privilege during a period of custodial interrogation.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Constitutional 7 days ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Constitutional law involves the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, which deals with the basic ground rules for our country’s operation.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Constitutional about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Native Peoples Law, also known as American Indian Law, includes federal laws that recognize specific Native American tribes or nations and their ownership of particular U.S. territories.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Native Peoples Law about 1 year ago.

Written by Eric J. Friday
Obtaining a Florida CCL is a simple process open to anyone who meets the qualifications listed in Fla. Stat. 790.06(2), including residents of other states. In general you must be 21, a citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. Some criminal convictions will affect your eligibility.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Constitutional 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Thomas J Gagliardo
To begin file with EEOC, Maryland Commission on Human Rights or local civil rights agencies. Always ask to have your charge "crossfiled"!
Posted in Civil Rights 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Maryland

Written by Alison Holcomb
Use your voice to affect local, state and nationally policy. Host house parties, contact your elected representatives, and write letters to the editor. You can make a difference!
Posted in Constitutional 6 months ago.

Written by Jonathan H Levy
A frequent legal question is: Can I record a phone call without the other person's consent? The answer is as you will see is Yes and No.
5 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Privacy 6 months ago.

Written by John M. Kaman
A guide to how to redress claims of excessive force against the police.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Civil Rights 5 months ago.