Blog Category | Civil rights
Can Prisoners Challenge Their Conditions of Confinement?...
Yes. You can challenge the conditions of your confinement. You can take legal action if you or your loved one is being held in inhumane, unsafe, or unconstitutional conditions in SC. Whether you’re in county jail, state prison, or a detention facility, our Gaffney prisoners’ rights lawyer at the Law...
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What are Civil Rights and How Do...
Civil rights are the basic rights granted to individuals by the Constitution of the United States to ensure fairness and justice in all aspects of society, including the criminal justice system. These rights protect us from unjust treatment by the government and guarantee fundamental freedoms such as the right to...
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What are the Basic Rights of Prisoners?...
You’re no less human because you’ve been imprisoned. Although South Carolina criminal convictions strip you of certain rights, you’re still entitled to respect, fair treatment, and numerous constitutional and legal protections. This includes the right to be free from dangerous conditions, assault, and harassment. It might also include the right...
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Field Sobriety Tests What They Are and...
Over 13,000 deaths occurred in 2021 alone as a result of drunk driving. Adherence to DUI laws could have prevented thousands of such incidents where drivers and other pedestrians got hurt or worse. Cops know that there are many potential reasons for traffic violations. When an officer pulls someone over,...
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Understanding Probable Cause for Car Searches
Police use many tools to uncover evidence of criminal activity. Search and seizure is one such avenue, but under the law, it must be conducted with either a search warrant, the consent of the property owner, or enough probable cause that neither is required. What is probable cause and how...
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Most Common Civil Rights Violations
Civil rights are fundamental to the United States Constitution, and numerous laws exist to protect these rights. Civil rights are vital in guaranteeing freedom of speech, the right to vote, housing, education, and employment. However, despite decades of legislation to support these rights and guaranteed protections for individuals, heinous violations...
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