by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Dec 1, 2023 | Latest News
What is Police Violence? Police violence, also known as police brutality, is not a new phenomenon in the United States. It manifests in different forms that most victims don’t immediately recognize as brutality, so most incidents go unreported. While police...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Nov 19, 2023 | Latest News
What is the Law Enforcement Misconduct Statute? The federal criminal statute, 18 U.S.C. § 242, enforces constitutional limits on conduct by law enforcement officers. It stipulates that whoever willingly subjects any person to the deprivation of any privileges, rights,...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Jul 12, 2023 | Latest News
This article was last updated: July 12th, 2023 Civil rights violations by police officers happen every day in Philadelphia and throughout the United States. In the last year, there has been significant media attention on police brutality and civil rights violations....
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Jul 12, 2023 | Latest News
This article was updated: July 12th, 2023 If you are facing criminal charges in Philadelphia, you may be wondering what type of legal defenses you can make. In the United States, defendants charged with criminal acts are protected by the United States Constitution....
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | May 3, 2023 | Latest News
Every year, innocent Philadelphia citizens are falsely arrested by police officers who do not have the legal authority to arrest them. Police officers do not have unlimited power to arrest citizens. Being arrested without cause can be a terrifying and devastating...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Apr 15, 2023 | Latest News
Despite receiving training on interacting with the public, it is not uncommon for Philadelphia police officers to abuse their power or act in a discriminatory or harassing way. Police harassment of citizens is far too common and can lead to devastating consequences....
