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When Do Police Have to Read Me My Rights?

08 Dec, 2021
In North Carolina, police officers are only required to read you your rights when they are officially arresting you or actively interrogating you after being placed in custody.
Police Misconduct Defined

What is Police Misconduct?

By Darlene Harris • 07 Dec, 2021
Police Misconduct occurs when law enforcement partakes in legal or unethical activity while performing their duties Learn the facts about police misconduct and its impact on the communities. Get informed and take action against police brutality. Read now.
Excessive Force Defined

What is Excessive Force? - Oakhurst Legal Group

By Darlene Harris • 06 Dec, 2021
Excessive force is the amount of force an officer uses that exceeds what is necessary for an interaction with a suspect. This type of force is a violation of the constitution and your civil rights. Read on.

Senior Attorney Darlene Harris Pivotal in kettling settlement with the City of Charlotte

By Darlene Harris • 02 Dec, 2021
Oakhurst Legal Group Senior Attorney, Darlene Harris, worked alongside human rights activists to reach a settlement with the City of Charlotte following Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) use of tear gas on a group of protesters rallying for the late George Floyd.
Civil Right Lawyer Harris Assists Protesters in Obtaining Settlement

Civil Rights Lawyer, Darlene Harris of Oakhurst Legal Group assists protesters in obtaining settlement with City of Charlotte Police

By Darlene Harris • 02 Dec, 2021
Senior Civil Rights Attorney Darlene Harris of Oakhurst Legal Group worked alongside human rights activists to reach a settlement with the City of Charlotte following an infamous tear gas incident with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Violent Act of Police Misconduct Case Handle by Atty Darlene Harris

RETAINED TO REPRESENT BLACK MALE AND PASSENGER WHO HAD GUNS DRAWN AT THEM IN CABARRUS COUNTY

By Darlene Harris • 27 Nov, 2021
Attorney Darlene Harris represented a case concerning a violent act of police misconduct from Cabarrus County Sheriff Department and Concord Police Department on August 27, 2021, for an alleged minor traffic infraction. Read on.
Winning a Rare Argument

I won in a rare Argument for extraordinary circumstances

By Darlene Harris • 03 Nov, 2021
It was an exhilarating moment for Darlene Harris, Counsel Lawyer of Oakhurst Legal Group to win an argument that kept her client in prison for six years. Read on to know the full story.
What to do when arrested by the police

Search or Arrested by the Police? Here Is What You Should Do

By Darlene Harris • 25 Oct, 2021
Here is the list of helpful legal advice you must do and must avoid when arrested for drug possession or trafficking. Seek help from an experienced drug trafficking lawyer to avoid hefty fines and long jail time.
Crimical Conviction Record Expungement NC

North Carolina Expungements for Criminal Conviction Records

By Darlene Harris • 25 Oct, 2021
If you live in North Carolina and have been convicted of a crime, had a charge against you dismissed, or were arrested for any crime, you might be eligible for an expungement. Read on to know what criminal conviction records are eligible for an expungement.
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