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Portland is Under Siege by Trump’s Para-Military, Not by Demonstrators
Trump and Right-wing media outlets have been trying to sell a false narrative claiming that Portland is under siege by protesters. The truth is very different. Questions regarding Portland’s overall safety have been raised in the media over recent weeks. Right-wing outlets allege that the Portland is dangerous, causing widespread speculation and curiosity. According… Read More »
The Innocence Project Has Freed Many People and Has Given Them a New Chance at Life
Year after year innocent men and women are imprisoned for crimes that they did not commit. Shockingly, many have spent 20 or more years in prison as a result of wrongful convictions. Fortunately, the Innocence Project has re-investigated many cases and has been able to achieve freedom for many who have been unjustly incarcerated…. Read More »
United States Government Resumes Imposition of the Death Penalty After a Pause of 17 Years
On July 14th, 47 year old Daniel Lewis Lee, a former white supremacist was put to death by lethal injection in Indiana. Lee’s fate was ultimately decided due to a 5-to-4 vote within the Supreme Court, and is being criticized by the public for how rushed his capital punishment was handled. Lee was pronounced… Read More »
Tasers Can Be Deadly Weapons
Law enforcement frequently describes Tasers as being “less-lethal”, almost benign. The truth is very different. Tasers are weapons that cause momentary paralysis. When law enforcement is faced with a citizen that does not choose to comply with arrest or detainment, Tasers are frequently employed. However, these weapons should be deployed only when absolutely necessary,… Read More »
WNBA Star Assists Wrongfully Convicted Prisoner Regain his Freedom
Wrongful convictions in the US have been repeated year after year within the legal system, and continue to be a huge concern across the country. Time and time again citizens have been incarcerated for crimes they simply did not commit, a failure of a criminal justice system that locks up innocent persons due to… Read More »
The Legal Rights of Protestors In Oregon And Throughout The Country
Thousands of people have been arrested throughout the United States for passionately challenging police brutality and racial discrimination, including hundreds in the State of Oregon. In solidarity with those who are committed to holding police officers and government officials accountable, our criminal defense attorneys at Mark C. Cogan, P.C. will continue to educate the… Read More »
None Can Doubt That Racism Is An Urgent Issue In Our Society Today
The disturbing evidence of police brutality against black people is extremely concerning, and our legal system has not responded effectively. Our Nation’s streets are filled with protesters who urge redress of grievances. It is vitally important that the voices of the oppressed be heeded. The protesters challenge their communities, and the government, to respond…. Read More »
Why We Do What We Do
Having practiced as a criminal defense attorney for more than 37 years, I am acutely aware of the deep flaws in our broken criminal justice system. Attorneys who represent the indigent are overworked and underpaid. Prosecutors suppress exculpatory evidence. Police officers commit acts of violence and falsify evidence without consequence. Against strong odds, criminal… Read More »
Cogan Law Office Supports The Protesters Who Are Demonstrating In Favor Of BLACK LIVES MATTER And Opposing Police Brutality
For too long, the police in this community and elsewhere have committed horrific acts of violence against people of color, without consequences. Here in Portland, persons of color whose lives were ended by police acts of violence include 21 year old Kendra James in 2003, 24 year old Terrell Johnson in 2017, and 45… Read More »
America Is Reeling From The Shock And Disgust At Witnessing The Murder Of George Floyd At The Hands Of The Police
For too long, police officers who assault and murder people of color have been given a pass by our legal system. Prosecutors are extremely reluctant to prosecute, and jurors have historically been hesitant to convict. Police are accorded preferential treatment in our legal system. When a cop-related shooting occurs, the police are afforded a… Read More »
