Articles Posted in police brutality

“15” Ways to avoid being a Victim of Police Brutality
Law Office of James Novak

Part I of II Introduction This collaborative two part series was inspired by my friend and colleague, Eyitayo Ogunyemi, LL.B, B.L, Attorney and Human Rights Advocate in Lagos, Nigeria. This is part I of II which applies to Phoenix, AZ laws, in the USA. Eyitayo Ogunyemi has written Part II, which applies to Lagos, Nigerian…

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Police Brutality: Your Rights and Use of Excessive Force by Police
Law Office of James Novak

Arizona police are allowed to use some force if necessary. But only to the degree that is necessary to prevent a suspect from fleeing; or to avoid harm, or injury to others. Police are not allowed to use excessive physical or lethal force. The justifiable amount of force that can be used is dictated by…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Hearsay Are Statements “Offered for the Truth of the Matter” As you may know, hearsay is a statement made out of court that a litigant tries to use in court. The second element of hearsay that you may not know...

Understanding Prolonged Traffic Stops in Arizona In Arizona, a police officer cannot keep a driver in a traffic stop against his or her will without a legal basis to do so. Arizona case law...

Arizona Court’s Opinion Reinforces Case Law Dictating Trial Court Jurisdiction Over Defendants Over Eighteen Years of Age In a recent opinion published by the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, the court vacated a trial court’s dismissal of an assault indictment...

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