Jail inmates subjected to guard brutality can file a civil rights lawsuit under 42 U.S. Code § 1983 for constitutional violations, arguing that...

If you have a medical excuse, I cannot perceive any criminal intent that would result in arrest for you. It sounds more like the kind of issue that...

You seem to be alleging that an educational institution and its staff created a hostile environment for you. Educators are prohibited from creating...

I doubt you would have much luck with a lawsuit against the police. Police are generally not liable for failing to prevent a third-party assault....

It sounds like you’re right. Male police officers are not supposed to observe a female suspect undergoing a genital examination in a hospital....

You’re probably wasting your time if you’re looking for a lawsuit. A law enforcement officer can legally order a minor to sit in the front or back...

Yes, law enforcement officers are legally permitted to stand in a bar to watch patrons drink and to write down license plate numbers. The Fourth...

You might have a statute of limitations problem, depending on the kind of abuse you endured. In California, for childhood sexual abuse that...

The situation you described sounds borderline on the issue of whether the police did something wrong. You would have a hard time winning a lawsuit....

The situation sounds very unfortunate but there also is a reality of private property that you cannot ignore. A retail store is private property...