Civil rights lawsuits are one of the most important tools our society has for putting a stop to abuses of power.
How Civil Rights Lawsuits Help Society
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Useful Smartphone Apps to Preserve Evidence in Civil Rights Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In cases where a person’s civil rights are violated by the police or another governmental agency, it is important to preserve evidence of the violation for use in court later. A variety of smartphone apps now exist for this very purpose.
Avoiding Retaliatory Criminal Charges After Your Civil Right Have been Violated
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear All too often, a person whose civil rights have already been violated will also face retaliatory criminal charges. Taking the right action to avoid such charges is important.
Commercial Bribery Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Commercial Bribery in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/29A-1 and 720 ILCS 5/29A-2 as follows:
Impersonating a Public Official Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Impersonating a Public Official in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 718.2 as follows:
Harassment of Public Officers and Employees Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Iowa crime of Harassment of Public Officers and Employees is defined by Iowa Code Section 718.4 as follows: Any person who willfully prevents or attempts to prevent any public officer or employee from performing the officer’s or employee’s duty commits a simple misdemeanor. A conviction for Harassment of Public Officers and Employees in Iowa … Read more
Determining the Proper State in which to Seek Gun Rights Restoration
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear These days, more people than ever end up moving from state to state. That can create issues for people when it comes to seeking a restoration of gun rights, as some people are unsure whether they need to seek the restoration of their firearms rights in the state where the crime occurred or in the state where they now live. Luckily, the answer is a simple one.
Human Trafficking Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Iowa crime of Human Trafficking is defined by Iowa Code Section 710A.2 as follows:
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Street Gang Member Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Street Gang Member in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-1.8 as follows: (a) A person commits unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member when he or she knowingly: (1) possesses, carries, or conceals on or about his or her person a firearm and … Read more
Defacing Identification Marks of Firearms Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Defacing Identification Marks of Firearms in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-5 as follows:
Possession of a Stolen Firearm Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Possession of a Stolen Firearm in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-3.8 as follows:
Gunrunning Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Gunrunning in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-3A as follows: (a) A person commits gunrunning when he or she transfers 3 or more firearms in violation of any of the paragraphs of Section 24-3 of this Code. (b) Sentence. A person who commits gunrunning: (1) is guilty of a Class 1 felony; … Read more
Armed Habitual Criminal Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Illinois crime of Armed Habitual Criminal is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-1.7 as follows:
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2 as follows:
Interrogatories in Divorce and Custody Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Divorce and child custody cases, Interrogatories are a common discovery tool. Interrogatories can help a party to obtain information that is needed to reach a favorable settlement, or to take the case to trial.
CM/ECF (Electronic Filing) in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Court
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear CM/ECF, which stands for Case Management/Electronic Case Files, is the system used to efile and access court documents for the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Court.
CM/ECF (Electronic Filing) in the Southern District of Iowa Federal Court
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear CM/ECF, which stands for Case Management/Electronic Case Files, is the system used to efile and access court documents for the Southern District of Iowa Federal Court.
CM/ECF (Electronic Filing) in the Northern District of Iowa Federal Court
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear CM/ECF, which stands for Case Management/Electronic Case Files, is the system used to efile and access court documents for the Northern District of Iowa Federal Court.
Summer Visitation
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear It is common in divorce and custody cases in Iowa and Illinois for the court to award a non-custodial parent (a parent who does not have primary physical care) an extended block of visitation in the summer months. Summer visitation is also commonly awarded to both parents so that each parent can have an opportunity to take a vacation or otherwise spend time with the child. Summer visitation can be a great opportunity for a parent to spend more time with a child, but it can also be a source of contention.
Requests for Production of Documents in Divorce and Custody Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In a divorce or custody case, Requests for Production of Documents is a commonly used discovery tool.