Racial Profiling

All too many people have been subjected to unjustified police questioning and even illegal searches of their cars or homes. Unfortunately, a common thread that ties many of these cases together is the fact that the targeted individuals are minorities. When a person is suspected of a crime simply because of the color of his or her skin, he or she is a victim of racial profiling.

Historically, racial profiling has been a common tactic used by police. According to the ACLU, a disproportionate number of drivers pulled over for searches are Black or Hispanic. Being pulled over and questioned by police for seemingly no reason understandably leaves a person feeling intruded upon. When police use racial profiling for searches, traffic stops, or other activities, they violate some of the fundamental freedoms of the U.S. Constitution.

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime because of racial profiling, you may be a victim of illegal search and seizure, wrongful arrest, mistaken identity, or improper procedure. The police may have violated your rights by searching your property without having reasonable cause, or may have arrested you without having any evidence against you.

If you are a victim of racial profiling, consider consulting with a West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. A criminal defense lawyer will fight to protect your rights under the law and can provide you with sound legal advice and assistance throughout your case.

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Don’t enter the courtroom feeling unprepared to defend against your charges. If you believe that you were singled out because of racial profiling, please contact the West Palm Beach criminal attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.