FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thanks to the First Amendment, the government cannot restrict the right to freedom of speech except in very limited circumstances. A free speech lawyer can help protect your rights if this freedom is violated. For example, you cannot be retaliated by the police solely on the basis of words that you say that are not “fighting words” or fall within some narrow exception to the freedom of speech. The right to criticize public officials is a common exercise of speech that may draw unlawful retaliation. If you believe that you were harmed as a result of a violation of your First Amendment rights, you should take advantage of a free consultation to determine whether you may have a civil rights case.