Dianne Irons is a stroke victim. As a result, she has slurred speech. In a recent encounter with the Dallas Police Department, Ms. Irons and her nephew, Ben Irons, attempted to tell the city officials that the cause of her slurred speech was her stroke, not intoxication. Refusing to believe the medical records put to them by Ben Irons, however, the police drug Ms. Irons to jail and held her in a “drunk tank” for six hours before releasing her.
Ms. Irons, an African-American, believes that the police may have arrested her because of her race. In fact, she’s retained legal counsel and decided to fight for her day in court. She has already filed a federal suit.
Ms. Iron’s case is unfortunate, but unfortunately not unique. The civil rights of men and women across North Texas are frequently violated. If you’ve been the subject of an unwarranted arrest or unnecessary search or detention, you should speak to the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. We know what you’ve experienced and how you can fight for your day in court. Call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!
