Police Brutality And Abuse Of Power Are More Common Than You would Think
Most police officers operate within the boundaries of their duty. Most perform their duties admirably.
But there are plenty of bad cops, and those bad cops operate within a code of silence that protects them. Their colleagues are unwilling or unable to speak out, and prosecutors frequently refuse to prosecute all but the most heinous crimes committed by officers.
If you have been the victim of police misconduct, a lawyer may be your best recourse. Contact the law offices of Paul Anderson today to schedule a consultation and speak with an attorney who may be able to help.
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COMMON POLICE MISCONDUCT & ABUSE
Law enforcement officers wield a lot of power over their fellow citizens, and unfortunately, that power sometimes attracts the wrong people. The lack of punishment and enforcement exacerbates this problem even further.
Excessive Force
We have seen more and more examples of police brutality in recent years thanks to both bodycam footage and cell phone cameras that have caught police officers in the act.
Police brutality is distressingly common, and it happens for a variety of reasons. If you were brutalized by law enforcement–police, jailers, sheriff’s deputies–contact us today.
False Arrest
Wrongful arrest is a complicated crime, and not all bad arrests are wrongful. If a police officer acts outside of the scope of their duties in affecting an arrest, it is wrongful arrest and may also constitute false imprisonment.
An officer may have committed false arrest if they:
- Manufactured evidence to get an arrest warrant
- Made the arrest based on discrimination
- Had no probable cause for an arrest
- Made the arrest out of malice or for personal gain
- Failed to read you your Miranda rights
If you think you were wrongfully arrested, Paul Anderson can help. Contact us today and let us hear about your case.
Illegal Search & Seizure
The Fourth Amendment protects you from “unreasonable search and seizure.” This means a lot of things, but most important is that it protects you from police officers searching you for no reason.
Cops take shortcuts. It happens more than we want to believe, and sometimes they manufacture probable cause post facto in order to justify an arrest or protect themselves from punishment.
If you think you have been the victim of illegal search & seizure, contact Paul Anderson today.
Racial Profiling
Racial profiling is thoroughly intertwined with policing in America, and the only thing that can get rid of it will be stripping down our system and rebuilding one that is fair for all people.
Racial profiling is a sad fact of life, especially in the South. Whether it is the result of implicit bias or a concerted effort of the officer if you have been the victim of racial profiling contact us to schedule a consultation.
Sexual Coercion
Recently, there have been cases detailing sexual misconduct and coercion by police officers, both of which are very serious crimes. This could include sexual assault or trading sexual favors for leniency.
If you have been the victim of sexual assault or coercion by a police officer, contact us today and let us help.
Bad Cops Use The System To Protect Themselves
Law enforcement abuse of power is a problem because the system is built to protect the offenders at every stage. You need a practiced civil rights lawyer who can help bring your case to light and get justice.
If you have been the victim of police misconduct, an attorney can help. Contact Paul Anderson today to schedule a consultation.
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