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When you have been apprehended by the police, you will need to start thinking about your defense. As soon as possible, it is essential to hire a criminal defense attorney. At Derek Steenson Attorney at Law, we have the knowledge and experience to build a strong case and to gain you your freedom. Our firm offers legal advice and provides appeal services as well. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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Many people in this country do not know their rights within the ambit of the law. There are vital questions here, and these questions require specific answers. You have a right to refuse to talk to the police. If you do not cooperate with the police, you are perfectly within your rights. https://www.criminallawyerinphiladelphia.net/

This is what living in an established police state looks like. It all started, and immediately went downhill, with the Patriot Act. When Snowden disclosed the massive amount of domestic spying no one who read up on the Patriot Act and the proliferation of government agencies it spawned was surprised. What was surprising and then depressing to me was that the vast majority of Americans either do not care that their privacy rights no longer exist, are ignorant of this fact, or care just enough to be mildly upset about it before going back to shopping for the latest I-Phone, Smart TV, or other device that the government can use to spy on them at will. https://theintercept.com//austin-fusion-center-surveillan/

What is Conspiracy? Conspiracy is a separate crime that is connected to actual criminal offenses. A person can be convicted of conspiracy to commit most crimes. The grading (misdemeanor v. felony) depends upon the crime conspired to. A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime or to help someone plan or commit a crime... https://www.criminallawyerinphiladelphia.net/practice-areas/ See more

Not at all surprised. Not the first time this officer has been accused of assaulting someone. It's funny how when civilians assault someone on the job they get fired and arrested but when police do it they get "disciplined," keep thier jobs and then everyone keeps thier fingers crossed hoping the guy doesn't do it again. How did that work out here? https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com//matthew-sinkiewicz-sep/

I would just like to take a moment to thank the Philadelphia Bail Fund. Because of this wonderful organization my client is home with her family. Being able to sleep in her own bed, work, and be with her children every day will allow her to clear her mind and better assist me with preparing a defense. Keep up the good work Philly Bail Fund. You are defending entire communities against the destructive effects of the Prison Industrial Complex. ... https://www.phillybailfund.org/

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It can be hard to defend yourself against a drug charge in the state Pennsylvania, as it often seems as if you are fighting an army of judges, prosecutors and police officers. And it also seems as if their focus is only on boosting their own public image and coming up with trumped up charges to do that. In fact, the leading threat to public safety in the state is illegal drugs, according to information on the website of the state's Attorney General. If you are facing a drug ...charge, you need the expertise of Derek Steenson - Criminal Lawyer in Philadelphia. Steenson will do everything possible to fight for your rights if you have been unfairly or mistakenly charged, the charges are excessive or you have a genuine drug addiction problem. You don't want your future affected by unnecessary consequences and an unfair or biased system, and Steenson can help you regardless of whether you plead guilty or not. Call today! See more

Officers may only frisk you for weapons if they have a reasonable and articulable suspicion that 1. Criminal activity is afoot and 2. That you are armed. This video illustrates the blatant disregard for everyone's rights that police all over the country have exhibited for decades. What makes this video particularly troubling for me is the fact that the officers know they are on video and copsplain the illegal search in an attempt to justify the illegal search.... https://www.reddit.com//the_passive_aggressive_friendly_a/

Police paperwork said my client, a young Black man, robbed someone with a nickel plated 9MM. At the preliminary hearing the robbery charges were dropped and the Commonwealth proceeded on the gun charges only. Then the Commonwealth showed the judge a video of someone, who was not identified as my client, taking a black object that looked like a phone or a wallet out of his pocket and placing it somewhere else that we could not see since he was facing away from the camera. ...Continue reading

Do you know your legal rights??? Many people in this country do not know their rights within the ambit of the law. There are vital questions here, and these questions require specific answers. You have a right to refuse to talk to the police. If you do not cooperate with the police, you are perfectly within your rights. What are the limits to the powers of the police and what exactly is a preliminary hearing? Do Not Hesitate!!! The police have powers, and they can use these ...powers to manipulate innocent suspects. If you are under arrest, law enforcement officers can use all sorts of techniques to achieve their aims. Now, you do not have to let the police manipulate you or your loved ones. If you have been arrested for any reason, you have the right to legal representation. You should get in touch with an attorney immediately. If your loved is facing legal issues, talk to a lawyer now. Nothing can be more important than your liberty. https://www.criminallawyerinphiladelphia.net/ See more

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If you have been arrested for a crime in Philadelphia the time to act is right now. Derek Steenson Attorney at Law has an office in downtown Philadelphia and can help you understand your charges and implement a legal strategy for your case. Mr. Steenson can provides legal services for armed robbery, domestic cases, marijuana charges, drunk driving, DUI, assault and much more. Call the office today at 215-253-8658 to schedule a FREE consultation!

The public cannot possibly trust a department that demonstrates with its actions that it holds police officers to such low standards. https://www.cbsnews.com//colorado-springs-officer-suspend/

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This is something I've been pondering since I was in law school. In a class on Civil Rights litigation we learned that the average police officer gets 12 hours, yes 12 hours, of training on what the current Constitutional law relevant to law enforcement is. This was over a decade ago. I wonder if it's changed. Also look up police salaries in your city. In Philadelphia with decent overtime most police officers with a few years under their belts make as much if not more than th...e Assistant City Solicitors who defend them against civil rights lawsuits, and the police don't have massive law school debt. Also, if police are trained up they will be worth more and they might just stop racking up large settlements and jury verdicts for actions stemming from their lack of training. Maybe that money could go to paying and training them. https://www.reddit.com/r/Bad_Cop_No_Don//hw7ojc/honestly/

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Charging a victim of police violence with assault and/or resisting arrest (especially where there is no underlying crime for which an arrest would be necessary) is a common tactic to cover up the abuse. Just last year I convinced a judge to discharge an Aggravated Assault against a police officer, a crime that carries a maximum 10 year sentence. The Assistant District Attorney requested a continuance of the preliminary hearing because the arresting officer was on leave due t...o an injury he suffered during the alleged Assault committed by my client. The injury was a broken hand. Normally when an officer is out for that the case just gets continued until he comes back from leave. I pointed out a fact to the Court that the Assistant District Attorney just so happened to leave out when requesting a continuance. I brought to the Court's attention the fact that the officer broke his hand on my client's head after making a forced warrantless entry and tackling my client to the floor. Fortunately for my client the Court was not willing to continue the case considering the source of the officer's injury. Unfortunately not all people wrongfully charged get their cases dismissed. Many take deals to get out of prison. The conviction and probation almost always holds the person back and prevents them from getting jobs and chasing the American Dream that is supposedly within reach for anyone who wants it. Hopefully our legislators change the laws to prevent this from happening. Until then I'll keep doing what I can. https://www.reddit.com//this_what_people_mean_when_they_/