North Richland Hills, TX asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Texas

Q: filed theft charges while in jail, cops did nothing do I need a civil rights lawyer

I lost 10,000 or more in damages and stolen property while I was in hood county jail, the sheriff's told my mom and dad I had to file a report, I did and they did nothing then closed the case said I did not cooperate during investigation, I was in a jail cell how is that even possible, dereliction of duty for one but what about monetary loss and civil rights violation and also conspiracy on the deputies they came to my house after jody smith left with stolen property and my neighbor across the street asked a deputy if he was going to do something that they stole his guitar and the deputy told her to mind her own business she was a witness and is available to be one still, sha has moved to Hillsboro.

1 Lawyer Answer
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Deltona, FL

A: Perhaps. Go see one to find out if you even have a case.

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