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Civil Liberties Advocates Warn Against Police Abuse of Facial Recognition Technology
W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law Team

May 7, 2024

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Cameras are everywhere today: traffic and security cameras, news crews and other professional productions, and nearly everyone around us has a video camera on their phone. Most of us have become accustomed to this idea, but it can have profound implications for us if we are ever accused of a crime. Police often dig through…

I Drank and Drove. Now, What Do I Do?
W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law Team

April 29, 2022

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We have all seen the commercials, the traffic signs and the radio commercial: “don’t drink and drive,” “drink, drive, go to jail,” etc. However, life happens and we all make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes can lead to drinking and driving, but if one is pulled over at this point, what do they do? Mitigation The…

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Mr. Hanken is the definition of a genuine person. My experience was nothing short of amazing. Scott made me comfortable and heard from the moment I walked into his office. He gave me back my reputation and dignity by receiving a not guilty verdict, but most...

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Scott Hanken saved my life. Prior to this id not been in a situation where I'd needed a lawyer. Throughout the entire process he made sure I was aware of what was going on with my case, what my options were, and was always prompt. He delivered in everything...

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If I could give Scott Hanken 6 stars I would, I called 2 weeks prior to my court date with multiple charges against me, He gave me a great price for his services and got my charges dropped. I would personally recommend him to anyone needing legal services.

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