Protecting your rights starts from the first time you speak with a police officer, which is why it’s important to remain silent when you’re being placed under arrest.
Does Limiting Police Use of Force Help Everyone, Including Cops?
As America continues to address the issues associated with police using excessive force on citizens, many have started to admire the positive effects of the San Francisco Police Department’s policy restricting police from using force unless necessary. While the department still has its issues, this particular policy has resulted in less police use of force, […]
California Limits the Use of Mug Shots on Police Social Media Accounts
Mug shots are a useful tool for police departments across the globe. They enable officers to have an image of anyone who has been accused of a crime that shows not only their face from multiple angles, but also the person’s height. But just because they are useful for police records doesn’t mean that they […]
California May Enact a Law to Enable Police Decertification
Police have far greater authority than just about anyone else in our society. They are given the right to detain, search and arrest people. They are even permitted to use deadly force in certain situations. As such, it seems reasonable to hold officers of the law to a higher standard than the average civilian. After […]
7 Mistakes Police Can Make During a DUI Arrest
Everyone makes mistakes, including police officers involved in DUI arrests, but because these mistakes can sometimes affect people’s civil rights, they need to be taken very seriously. In fact, if an officer involved in your DUI traffic stop or arrest made one of these serious mistakes, be sure to tell your attorney as it could […]
San Diego Police Officers Who Have a History of Civil Rights Violations
San Diego police were recently caught exploiting a 102 year old rule against sedition to censor free speech, issuing tickets to people who were cursing in their presence. While the city council repealed the sedition law back in September, The Voice of San Diego has found more disturbing information about the police officers who issued […]
Know Your Rights at the San Diego Black Lives Matter Protests
California has officially entered its second week of Black Lives Matter protests related to the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, a lot of protesters have been arrested -including many who did not break the law and were just in the wrong place when laws did start to get broken. If you’re planning to attend some […]
What Happens During a Domestic Violence “Well Check?”
When someone reports a potential case of domestic or spousal abuse, the police will almost always be sent to conduct what is known as a domestic violence “well check.” What the police document in their report will be used as evidence against the defendant when and if charges are actually filed. Even if you have […]
Warrants Are Unnecessary During Exigent Circumstances In California
Everyone knows that the police can’t enter your home without a warrant in most cases, but there are always exceptions. Obviously, if you invite the police into your home or if they see someone being held hostage over your shoulder when you answer your door, they can then act without a warrant, but there are […]
