Can I sue police for a retaliatory charge in Virginia?
February 24, 2023
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Retaliatory charges are illegal in Virginia and violate your constitutional rights.
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Some of the notable court cases include the following:
In 2021 – the firm filed suit against two Windsor police officers for 4th Amendment violations against Lt. Nazario with the United States Army arising from a simple but unlawful traffic stop. “What’s going on- you are fix’n to ride the lightning son!”
In 2022 – the firm settled civil rights cases against RPD for unlawful infringement of constitutional liberties of peaceful protesters when without provocation citizens were attacked with gas and force on June 1, 2020 at Lee Circle. Claims under the 1st and 4th Amendments to the United States Constitution. READ THE TERMS RELEASED!
In 2015, the firm obtained a jury verdict against a Pamunkey Regional Corrections officer for excessive use of force against an old combat veteran, decorated with 4 bronze stars for valor in combat, who grabbed a towel to warm himself.
In 2016, involving Facebook posts, the law firm secured a 4th Circuit opinion declaring the Petersburg Police Social Media Policy unconstitutional, which intended to silence criticism of police departments.
In 2001, the law firm obtained a public apology by the Town of Front Royal for discrimination against its two black employees, together with compensatory damages.
In 2020, the law firm obtained from the Virginia Supreme Court the reversal of civil rights claims against a Petersburg officer who
used excessive force against a small black woman in a traffic stop.
In 2020, the law firm filed a federal law suit against Richmond Police Officers for violating the 1st and 4th Amendment rights of protestors against the unprovoked attack upon them as they peacefully protested at the Robert E Lee memorial.
The law firm represented two deputies with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s office who experienced systemic racism and discrimination within the department.
In 2013 – Civil rights attorneys Thomas H. Roberts and Andrew T. Bodoh successfully represented 20 year veteran Richmond Police Officer Wesley Moore in his suit against a junior patrol officer arising from events following a traffic stop. While the plaintiff disputed the basis for the traffic stop, the court determined the stop was legitimate – the case was submitted to the jury on the claim of battery. The jury awarded $250,000
Reversal of a conviction by an individual protesting the police in Petersburg.
2007 – Federal Suit for violations of Title VII and 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution, against Sheriff of Chesapeake, Virginia
2001 – The law firm successfully defended felony criminal charges against a Lynchburg Virginia man charged with assaulting two police officers. Roberts argued that the defendant had a right to express his commentary on police conduct and argued that the arrest was unlawful and therefore under common law long recognized by the Supreme Court of Virginia, the defendant had every right to use reasonable force to repel the unlawful arrest. The law firm represented the defendant in civil claims.
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Lt. Nazario’s successes in litigation
January 31, 2023
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Despite the shocking jury verdict, Lt. Nazario faithfully served his country and his oath to support and defend the Constitution
Police Brutality – Tyre Nichols
January 27, 2023
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Critical legal analysis of the Memphis Police brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Civil Rights Attorney Tom Roberts – Tyre Nichols had a right to run for his life due to excessive use of force by Memphis Police
Contractor Took My Deposit – Contractor Fraud In Virgnia
January 23, 2023
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My contractor took my deposit and disappeared! Call the law firm – Thomas H Roberts & Associates, PC 804-783-2000 Virginia
Jury Verdict – Lt. Nazario v. Windsor Police Officers
January 14, 2023
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it is unlikely that the verdict will send a message to police officers, other than to let them know that this behavior will not result in any meaningful consequences – It is open season on citizens in Virginia and across the county.
Merry Christmas
December 23, 2022
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…so that he might catch what she had so that he could experience her symptoms and better care for his
Did Trump really call for the termination of the provisions of the Constitution?
December 5, 2022
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In the social media platform Truth Social, Donald J. Trump, posted that fraud “allows for the termination of all rules,
Medical Evidence in Virginia General District Court
November 10, 2022
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So you want to put into evidence medical records, a report or other information — how do you do it
Can I sue somebody for putting an electronic tracker on my car?
October 26, 2022
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Answer: Yes, but you are not likely to get the damages you hoped to get. It is illegal in Virginia
