Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Texas

Ridiculous Police Abuse

I am being harassed by a Sheriff's Department Detective. He actually arrested (with no discussion) me for turning a radio on in my own back yard. I live rural, on one acre--40 minutes from downtown Austin. I have no neighbors. Even if I did, a below normal radio sound couldn't possibly bother anyone at 4 in the afternoon. The guy made many threats, did some damage, stole property and intentionally delayed his paperwork by three hours so I had to stay in jail overnight.

This guy bragged that internal affairs would not touch him. He is right they never responded either before or after I reported this to them.

Prior to this I would not have believed this to be possible.

If you know of any groups, individuals or attorneys here that might be experts in this area I would appreciate knowing of them. Thanks.


Asked on 7/13/00, 1:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Ridiculous Police Abuse

The FBI investigates allegations of civil rights abuses against local law enforcement.

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Answered on 9/08/00, 6:04 pm


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