by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Aug 1, 2024 | Latest News
What Are the Legal Rights of Prisoners in Pennsylvania? If you have been incarcerated in a Pennsylvania jail or prison, you do not have your full constitutional rights. However, that does not mean you are entirely without legal rights. The United States Supreme Court...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Jul 1, 2024 | Latest News
Malicious Prosecution: When It Applies and How to File When you’ve been wrongfully accused of a crime, it can feel like you’re living in a dream world — or, more accurately, a nightmare. Having to defend yourself against these accusations is difficult enough, but when...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Jun 5, 2024 | Latest News
What Does Police Misconduct Entail? The law gives police officers broad powers to carry out their duties but also limits how far police officers can go when enforcing the law. Also known as civil rights, the laws protect citizens from excessive force by police...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | May 1, 2024 | Latest News
What Rights Do Tenants Have in Pennsylvania? Landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities they should both uphold for a smooth landlord-tenant relationship. Renters’ rights exist to enhance a habitable living environment and protect tenants from unfair...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Apr 2, 2024 | Latest News
Do Prisoners Have Rights in the United States? The establishment and administration of prisons are governed by federal and state laws stipulating the rights of those incarcerated. Prisoners don’t have full constitutional rights, but the Eighth Amendment protects...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Mar 1, 2024 | Latest News
Are Police Allowed to Kill People? Civil rights advocates in Philadelphia explain that the term police brutality encompasses many human rights issues, such as beatings, torture, racial abuse, and indiscriminate use of riot control agents at protests. Unlawful use of...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Feb 2, 2024 | Latest News
What is the Burden of Proof in Civil Cases? Most criminal and civil proceedings require the parties to adhere to evidentiary standards and the burden of proof. These crucial rules determine the party responsible for putting forth enough evidence that proves or defeats...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Jan 9, 2024 | Latest News
What are Civil Rights in Pennsylvania? Civil rights are granted to every person in the United States to protect them from unfair treatment. The Office of the Attorney General in Pennsylvania protects the rights of all Pennsylvanians regardless of how they look, their...
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,...
