‘First Amendment’ Category
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Can I sue police for a retaliatory charge in Virginia?
Comments Off on Can I sue police for a retaliatory charge in Virginia?February 24, 2023 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Retaliatory charges are illegal in Virginia and violate your constitutional rights.
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Free Speech and the 2020 Election
0December 13, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Disturbing Trend To Silence Lawful Speech The New Left frequent and continuing attempts to silence speech is disturbing. This trend …
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THIS HAS TO STOP! – police brutality – Class Action filed against Richmond Police officers.
0June 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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What are the elements of a “bad faith” claim against an insurance company?
0March 5, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
If an insurance company intentionally disregards the financial interests of their insured and fails to settle a claim within the …
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2-5-2020 – Law Enforcement Officer Cannot Lawfully Retaliate For First Amendment Speech By Attempting to Induce Another Officer To Issue a Traffic Citation
0February 6, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
2-5-2020 – The law firm of Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, PC. achieved another victory for the First Amendment with …
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Injunction by Gun Owners of America likely to Fail
0January 17, 2020 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
1 (Photo by Cary Drane – 2020 Lobby Day in Virginia – (c) 2020 – Cary Drane) Unfortunately, it …
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Defamation Republication on the Internet
0December 31, 2019 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Q: When is a statement “republished” on the internet or in social media, so as to constitute a new cause …
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Andrew Bodoh – Media Profile
0October 24, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
MEDIA PROFILE Andrew T. Bodoh, Esq. Senior Associate with Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C. 804-783-2000 x 110 andrew.bodoh@robertslaw.org …
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January 23, 2018 – Another Free Speech Victory
0February 1, 2018 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
“…I shall obey the laws of the United States of America and of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and shall support …
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1st Amendment – ANOTHER BLISTERING CRITICISM OF PETERSBURG GOVERNMENT BY THE COURTS TODAY WITH AN OPINION BY THE 4TH CIRCUIT STRIKING DOWN PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT BAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA CRITICISM OF THE DEPARTMENT
0December 15, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
12-15-2016– THE US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 4th CIRCUIT REMOVES WHAT IT DESCRIBED AS A “VIRTUAL BLANKET PROHIBITION ON ALL …
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Beth Sloan’s Letter re: Religious Liberty in Powhatan – 11/22/1999
0April 9, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Beth’s Letter November 22, 1999 To Whom It May Concern, I have recently been in the news because …
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7-23-2003 – Henrico County Religious Freedom
0April 9, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
News – Henrico County Supports Religious Freedom The Students Become The Teachers Fellowship of Christian Athletes To Be Treated Equal …
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5-5-2000 – Religious Liberty Restored
0April 9, 2016 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
News – Religious Freedom and Equal Access Restored Powhatan Student and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Settle Suit in Federal Court–School …
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Liability of websites for defamation
0October 21, 2015 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
QUESTION: Can you obtain a judgment or an injunction against an interactive computer service obtaining damages or enjoining it to …
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Are public employees protected against discharge and retaliation for things they say as a citizen?
0February 20, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Are public employees protected against discharge and retaliation for things they say as a citizen? Public employees do not shed …
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Religious Intolerance and Violence in Afghanistan
0January 26, 2013 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
Religious Intolerance and Violence in Afghanistan Editorial Opinion 4-3-2011 Recent violence in Afghanistan has killed many innocent lives as Afghans …
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Prior Restraint of Speech – First Amendment Violations
0December 20, 2012 by Tom Roberts, Esq.
RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM PRIOR RESTRAINT AND CENSORSHIP IN VIRGINIA You Can Help Defray the Legal Fees of Cox …
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