Protecting Your Rights When Police Are In the Wrong
Police may have a job to "serve and protect," but what happens when they overstep their bounds? If your car was searched illegally, if you were not properly advised of your rights, if you were stopped for no apparent reason, what do you do? First, know that you are not legally obligated to say anything. Then, if you feel that you have been the victim of police overreaching and that your rights may have been violated, call a skilled criminal defense lawyer who can see that justice is done.
"We Put the Handcuffs On the Gung-Ho Police Officer"
In Pennsylvania, law enforcement officials have a certain amount of discretion in dealing with anyone who resists arrest or is non-compliant in legitimate circumstances; but police also have procedures they are required to follow when they stop, apprehend, detain or arrest you. When they do not follow those procedures, it is often a case of police overreaching. Police may also be "guilty" of overreaching if:
- They illegally search a passenger or driver in a car
- They do not use correct procedures in drawing blood for a DUI
- They ask a medical professional for results of a blood test
- They stop you simply because of your age or race
At The Law Office of William R. Bernhart, we have 30 years of experience in protecting the Constitutional rights of our clients. Call us at 610-285-8410 to get answers to your questions about police overreaching.
Call for a Free Initial Consultation – Start Protecting Your Rights
If you or a family member are in need of an experienced criminal defense attorney for charges stemming from police overreach, contact our Reading, Pennsylvania office by e-mail or call us at 610-285-8410 (toll-free at 1-866-970-1597) to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
