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Did not resit at all was compliant
answered on Jun 28, 2020
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution - as well as most state laws - hold that law enforcement officers may only use reasonable force to effect an arrest. If an individual is offering no resistance, the law enforcement officer is only permitted to use minimal force (such as... View More 
Can I record in publicly funded buildings?
answered on May 11, 2020
Yes, Illinois allows citizens to record interactions with the police. The Illinois statute on point is 720 ILCS 5/14-2(e) which states: "Nothing in this Article shall prohibit any individual, not a law enforcement officer, from recording a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or... View More
I'm needing an attorney for my boyfriend civil suit in federal court. It is against an officer at the Vermilion county jail in danville illinois. My boyfriend is incarcerated there.
answered on May 11, 2020
Hello:
I would be happy to learn more about your boyfriend's situation. When someone is detained at jail or sent to prison, they may lose their freedom, but they do not lose their civil rights. For example, prisons and corrections officers have a legal obligation to keep prisoners... View More
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