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Excessive ForceWhen police use more force than the situation calls for, it can violate the Fourth Amendment. We hold officers and agencies accountable for excessive and deadly force.Wrongful ArrestPolice need probable cause to arrest you. When they don't have it — or fabricate it — an arrest can violate your Fourth Amendment rights.Unlawful SearchesThe Fourth Amendment limits when and how police can search you, your home, your car, and your phone. When they ignore those limits, it's a civil rights violation.Jail Medical NeglectPeople in jail and prison have a constitutional right to medical care. Ignoring serious medical needs — sometimes fatally — is a civil rights violation.Wrongful DeathWhen police kill someone through excessive force or neglect in custody, the family may have both a civil rights claim and a wrongful death claim.First Amendment RetaliationThe government can't punish you for protected speech — including recording police, protesting, or criticizing officials. When it does, that's retaliation.Civil Rights ViolationsCivil rights law lets ordinary people hold police and government accountable when officials violate their constitutional rights.Criminal DefenseThe right to a defense is a civil right. We defend people accused of crimes in Colorado with the same conviction we bring to suing the government when it violates the Constitution.

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Jason KosloskiFounder & Civil Rights Attorney

Jason Kosloski founded Kosloski Law to do one thing exceptionally well: hold police and government accountable when they violate people's constitutional rights. He focuses his practice on federal civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Colorado's civil rights act — excessive force, wrongful arrest, unlawful searches, jail and prison medical neglect, First Amendment retaliation, and in-custody deaths.

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This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney–client relationship. If you believe your rights were violated, speak with a qualified Colorado civil rights attorney about your specific situation.

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