You’ve made the right choice by going first through the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. If COPA agrees that the officer accused engaged...

If an issue in your reluctance to testify is your fear of one of the accused persons, you need to notify the prosecutor handling the case. The...

What you seem to be alleging is that the police engaged in misconduct by beating your children, apparently without justification. If that’s the...

In Louisiana, the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of theft depends on the severity of the offense. The most severe felony thefts...

I’ll tell you the general rule of law and you can decide whether it applies to your situation. Jailers have a legal duty to protect inmates from...

It depends on the jurisdiction. In all cases, you’ll have to wait until the police and prosecutors decide they no longer need your cellphone for an...

If your movements and your car are being monitored by the police, it would indicate they have some evidence that might link you to a crime. You...

Police misconduct is a problem in many places but it's tough to win a lawsuit unless you can prove damages, which normally means an unlawful...

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On the specific issue of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it sounds like you would be wasting your time. The ADA requires reasonable...

You're obviously implying that the police searched your home without the probable cause required for a warrant. Probable cause refers to a...