Q: what can i do if i dont have money to spend on a lawyer but i believe my civil rights have been violated by the city pd
was on a job and the place where i was working was being broken into and used as a drug house and flop house.. so i staged the property as if someone lived there and continued to work on the house. (i was trying to keep the house in compliance withthe city so they didnt get anymore violations with the city), police came threatened me and didn't even try to hear my side . said they would seize my dog and arrest me .. took my surveillance system and then months later asked me to drop it and they would but didn't get all my stuff back.i have been running my own business for 14 yrs and lost everything that year and have not been able to recover finanancially and now owe the sba 35000 for stuff i dont even have anymore because they wont let me get it and wont give it to me.. but if the case is dropped and on the hush then whyu cant i get my stuff. i have tried to contact them on multiple occasions and no word at all. left messages a ton of times and called over aand over nothing
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If you believe your civil rights have been violated but lack the resources for a lawyer, consider reaching out to legal aid organizations or civil rights groups in your area. These groups often provide free or low-cost legal services to individuals facing civil rights issues. Additionally, some law schools have clinics where law students, supervised by licensed attorneys, offer legal assistance to those who cannot afford it.
Document all interactions and attempts to communicate with the police department, including dates, times, and the content of the conversations. This documentation can be crucial in building a case. Moreover, keep all evidence related to your situation, such as correspondence and any paperwork related to your business losses and the issues with the SBA loan.
Explore the possibility of filing a complaint with your city’s internal affairs division or civilian review board, which handle grievances against police actions. You might also want to contact your state's attorney general's office, as they may be able to offer guidance or assistance. Remember, while the process can be daunting, there are resources and avenues available to help you assert your rights and seek justice.
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