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  1. CPS wrongfully took my child in Virginia. Can I sue CPS?

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    January 3, 2025 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    CPS worker may be liable if he/she fails to follow the strict Virginia laws regarding removing a child or has no legitimate basis to believe the child should be removed in the first place.

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  2. Virginia’s Best Personal Injury Law Firm

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    September 16, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    You want the best personal injury attorney in Virginia. When you have been seriously injured or damaged in a personal …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Due Process, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, FOIA, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Libel & Slander, Litigation, Negligence, Personal Injury Law, Religious Freedom, Sexual Assault, Wrongful Death | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  3. Nazario Establishing Law in the Fourth Circuit

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    June 2, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Nazario Continues His Fight For U.S. Freedoms To read the full opinion click here: Fourth Circuit Opinion 5-31-2024 To read …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Commentary, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, General, Litigation, Personal Injury Law | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  4. QUALIFIED IMMUNITY – TIME TO REMOVE THIS STAIN UPON THE JUDICIARY

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    May 23, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    In 1871 Congress enacted the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 to provide protections against wrongs being perpetrated on citizens …
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    Category Civil Rights, Commentary, False Imprisonment, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , ,

  5. Nazario’s Fourth Circuit Arguments – 3/19/2024

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    March 21, 2024 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Nazario Appeal Arguments before the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals On March 19, 2024, Nazario asked a three …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  6. Lt. Caron Nazario update – Town of Windsor Settles suit by Virginia Attorney General – 9/7/2023

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    September 7, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Settlement by Town of Windsor 9/7/2023 – The Town of Windsor Virginia settles the suit brought against it stemming from …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Commentary, Due Process, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation, Personal Injury Law | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

  7. I just want to consult a Virginia lawyer!

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    August 24, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Zoom Legal Consultation with Virginia Lawyer! Sometimes you just need to speak to a Virginia attorney!  You may have called …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Defamation, Due Process, Employment Law, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, First Amendment, FOIA, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Hostile Work Environment, Libel & Slander, Litigation, Negligence, Personal Injury Law, Religious Freedom, Sexual Assault, sexual harassment, Wrongful Death | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  8. Can I sue police for a retaliatory charge in Virginia?

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    February 24, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Retaliatory charges are illegal in Virginia and violate your constitutional rights.

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  9. Lt. Nazario’s successes in litigation

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    January 31, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Despite the shocking jury verdict, Lt. Nazario faithfully served his country and his oath to support and defend the Constitution …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Excessive Force, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, Litigation, Personal Injury Law | Tags: , , , , ,

  10. Police Brutality – Tyre Nichols

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    January 27, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    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

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  11. Can I sue somebody for putting an electronic tracker on my car?

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    October 26, 2022 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Answer: Yes, but you are not likely to get the damages you hoped to get. It is illegal in Virginia …
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  12. Striving for American Ideals

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    July 23, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Commentary – Striving for American Ideals Early in our nation’s history the concept of equality and freedom in religion and …
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    Category Civil Rights, Commentary, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General | Tags: , , , , , , ,

  13. Lt. Nazario v Town of Windsor Police Officers – Official Update

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    May 6, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Because this important civil rights case highlights the need for national attention and reform – this page will serve the …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Excessive Force, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation, Personal Injury Law | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  14. Suit Filed in Norfolk Against Windsor Police for Civil Rights Violations against Lt. Caron Nazario

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    April 8, 2021 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    TO READ THE LATEST UPDATES – CLICK HERE Nazario v Gutierrez & Crocker, Case 2:21-cv-00169 -Filed 04/02/21 Eastern District of …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Due Process, Excessive Force, False Imprisonment, Fourth Amendment, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  15. WHY THE LEE MONUMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST RPD?

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    July 4, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    QUESTION: “I would like to know why you think dispersing an unruly crowd with non-lethal means is a civil rights …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Commentary, Excessive Force, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, Religious Freedom | Tags: , , , , ,

  16. THIS HAS TO STOP! – police brutality – Class Action filed against Richmond Police officers.

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    June 16, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Civil Rights Law Firm of Thomas H Roberts & Associates PC Protecting 1st Amendment Rights Under United States Constitution! Summary: …
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    Category Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Commentary, Excessive Force, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Freedom of Speech and Press, General, Litigation | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

  17. How do I get a copy of the search warrant, affidavit and return

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    March 4, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    So, the police have searched your home but didn’t give you a copy of the warrant, the affidavit upon which …
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  18. Civil Rights In Virginia – Upheld by Virginia’s Highest Court – 2020

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    January 16, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia’s Highest Court Confirms That It Will Not Tolerate Virginia Law Enforcement Violations Of  The 4th Amendment To The U.S. …
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  19. 2018 – Virginia Accepts 2 Civil Rights Appeals to Address Sovereign Immunity Issues

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    December 19, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Virginia Supreme Court grants two petitions to address sovereign immunity issues argued by Virginia’s Civil Rights Law Firm – Thomas …
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  20. Police pointed weapon at me – is that excessive?

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    May 8, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Question:  Is it a violation of the Fourth Amendment for an officer to aim his loaded weapon at a person where …
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  21. Civil Rights Law Firm Lands A Jury Verdict for Police Misconduct

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    April 29, 2017 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    April 28, 2017 – Civil Rights Victory in Petersburg–Jury Verdict For Police Misconduct.   A Petersburg jury awarded damages against former Petersburg …
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  22. Rights mean nothing unless those we do not like are afforded those rights.

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    January 29, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC represents people that many in society don’t like and would prefer had no rights. …
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  23. Una Pregunta: ¿Puede la policía registrar a mi Coche sin tener un orden de registro?

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    February 13, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    English -Can the Police Search My Vehicle without a Warrant Una Pregunta: ¿Puede la policía registrar a mi Coche sin …
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  24. Can the Police Detain a Witness Who They do not of Suspect Wrongdoing?

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    February 11, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Question: Can the Police Detain a Witness Who They do not of Suspect Wrongdoing? Answer: Yes – but only under …
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  25. A summary of the law related to Searching Minors

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    January 13, 2014 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    En Español Searches of Minors Summary: Minors are protected by the Fourth Amendment, but have fewer rights (less expectation of …
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  26. Can the police search my vehicle without a warrant?

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    October 17, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    En Español Q. Can the police search my car without a warrant? A. Yes, if the car is readily mobile …
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  27. Can I keep my handgun or firearm in the secured but unlocked glove box or console of my car in Virginia?

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    July 15, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Q. Is it legal to have a handgun or other firearm in the unlocked but secured glove box or console …
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  28. Unreasonable Force in “Terry Stop” Gives Rise to Officer Liability

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    February 9, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    En Español Quarter Million Dollar Verdict to Richmond Police Officer Wesley Moore, represented by Civil Rights Attorneys Tom Roberts and …
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  29. Fourth Amendment Law

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    January 1, 2000 by Tom Roberts, Esq.

    Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, …
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