Civil Rights Violations

Encounters with law enforcement can be stressful, but they should never involve violations of your constitutional rights. When police cross legal boundaries (through excessive force, unlawful arrest, or illegal searches), you may have grounds to file a civil rights claim. Understanding your rights and how these cases work is the first step toward accountability. Attorney James H. […]

Incidents involving police force can unfold in seconds, but determining whether that force was justified takes far more time and careful analysis. Throughout Newport News, Hampton, and the surrounding areas in Virginia, individuals regularly face situations where they believe an officer’s actions went beyond what the Constitution allows.  Excessive force cases require a detailed understanding of federal