When you think of the ideal police force, you may think of one that serves, protects and never uses excessive force on civilians. Unfortunately, excessive force remains a controversial topic, with many officers violating a person's constitutional rights. How can you...
Resolving Illinois’s Legal Concerns For Over 35 Years
Resolving Illinois’s Legal Concerns For Over 35 Years
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Civil Rights
Feds offer no plea deals to George Floyd defendants
In the middle of 2021, a Minnesota judge sentenced officer Derek Chauvin to more than 22 years behind bars for his part in George Floyd's death. Later, Chauvin accepted a guilty plea in federal court. As part of the guilty plea, Chauvin admitted he violated Floyd's...
Chicago police ramping up efforts to reform officers’ use of force
A 2017 lawsuit against the city of Chicago resulted in a consent decree that requires police departments to reform their use of force, supervision, discipline, recruiting and training. The Chicago police say they are making progress on reform efforts; however, the...
Lack of probable cause may result in an unlawful arrest
Chicago police may arrest an individual with probable cause or when they have reason to believe that he or she carried out an unlawful act. As reported by ABC 7 Eyewitness News, pursuit of a suspect cannot begin without probable cause that an arrest is necessary. If...
Did the police overstep their boundaries?
An arrest is a frightening experience under normal circumstances. When you have suspicions that the police overstepped their boundaries, the situation becomes even more complex. How can you be sure the law is on your side? How can you protect your rights if they have...