Knoxville, Tennessee Civil Rights Attorney
Employers, police departments, and governing authorities can be held liable for civil rights violations. In regard to the workplace, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides certain protections for different classes of people in the workplace. In cases involving property rights and the actions of governing authorities, failure to follow proper procedures through public hearings and petitions can also involve violations of civil rights. When police use excessive force, deny a suspect his constitutional rights, or try to use the "color of law" to deny someone the exercise of his rights, they may be liable for civil rights violations. In each case, due process is denied and unfair or unequal treatment is the result. At the law office of Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law, we represent people who have had their civil rights violated by either an employer, police officer, or government entity.
To schedule an appointment and discuss your case, contact civil rights attorney Patrick L. Looper today. We can evaluate your case and discuss the options available to you.
Violations of Civil Rights
The law office of Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law, represents people in the following kinds of civil rights cases:
- Police brutality and police misconduct
- Execution of an invalid search warrant
- False arrest and imprisonment
- Racial discrimination
- Sex discrimination
- Age discrimination
- Denial of property rights
- Denial of due process at public hearing
Civil Rights Violations and Law Enforcement
Police officers can be held liable for civil rights violations involving unnecessary physical force, beatings, misuse of canine units, and refusing a prisoner medical care or protection during an assault. Here, issues range from whether or not excessive force was used, whether an officer deviated from standard protocols, and whether the action in question was intended to be punitive or retaliatory.
In cases involving the color of law, an officer may tell a community organizer, journalist, or a tourist that they don't have a right to stand on a public sidewalk, take a picture, or engage in a lawful protest. Here, officers claim something is unlawful that is perfectly legal and allowed. As a result, civil rights are denied and police departments can be held liable.
Contact Knoxville Civil Rights Violations Lawyer Patrick L. Looper
If you have been denied opportunities at work or have had your constitutional rights violated, contact civil rights attorney Patrick L. Looper today to discuss your case and learn what we can do for you.
