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Prisoners' Rights - Civil Rights Advocacy
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Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma. Unfortunately, a 1996 law called the Prison Litigation Reform Act ( PLRA ) created several obstacles for prisoners bringing federal civil rights claims for prison injuries. For example, before you file a lawsuit, you must exhaust your remedies by following the prison’s grievance procedures. Additionally, the PLRA prohibits prisoners from filing a lawsuit for mental or emotional injury unless physical injury can also be shown. NYS Statement of Client’s Rights.
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Free Speech - Civil Rights Advocacy
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Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma. The only security of all is in a free press. The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted freely to be expressed. -Thomas Jefferson. If your freedom of speech has been infringed, or if you have been blocked from gaining access to government activities or information, please call us at (212) 685-0999 for a consultation. NYS Statement of Client’s Rights. Website design by Arcane Palette. Subscribe to news via RSS.
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Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma. How can you be compensated for these injuries? The Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma advocates for people who are victims of serious civil rights abuses at the hands of police officers, prison guards, and other public officials. The Constitution of the United States. Police officers who abuse or even kill suspects in the course of arresting them or who abuse prisoners in custody can be held liable for. ( read more. The First Amendment of the United States Consti...
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News - Civil Rights Advocacy
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Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma. Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Widow’s Lawsuit Against New York City. The Second Circuit has reversed an order of the Southern District of New York dismissing a widow’s case against the City of New York after police officers shot and killed her husband. In Estate of Jaquez v. City of New York, the victims’ complaint had been dismissed for failure to prosecute after the prior attorney… ( read more. Posted in What's New. On October 17, 2013. July 15, 2013. Attorneys...
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Police Brutality - Civil Rights Advocacy
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Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma. Faced with a difficult and dangerous job, most police officers honorably discharge their duty to protect and serve the public. But unfortunately, some do not. When police officers abuse their power and violate the laws they have sworn to uphold, they must be held accountable. If you or a loved one has been the victim of police brutality, false arrest, false imprisonment, or malicious prosecution, please call us at (212) 685-0999 for a consultation.