What Constitutes Excessive Force/Police Misconduct?

Excessive Force and Police Misconduct occur when police officers overstep their authority and violate your constitutional rights. There are many examples of such abuses of authority; from wrongful arrests and false detentions, to extreme uses of force such as beatdowns, tasings, and even shootings. Whether the police were justified in their actions is heavily dependent on the facts of a particular case, and police officers sometimes have a wide array of protections under the law even when they do use force.

You have certain protections under both the United States Constitution and California law. If law enforcement violates those rights, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them in order to receive justice.

You can take control over your own situation when you get legal help from the experienced civil rights lawyers at Skapik Law Group. We can speak with you during a free initial consultation, where we will advise you whether you have a potential lawsuit against the police.

Examples of Police Brutality

Some examples of police brutality and excessive use of force include:

• Using a certain type of weapon when it is not appropriate (such as a baton or taser)
• Wrongfully using deadly force when the circumstances did not require deadly force
• Improper use of certain chokeholds or other positional restraints
• Continuing to use force after the suspect has already been subdued or handcuffed.
• Using dangerous weapons against protesters without warning and when the situation does not call for it

What Is Police Misconduct?

Outside of excessive force, police officers may have violated your civil rights in a number of other ways. Some examples of wrongful conduct that could have violated your Constitutional rights include:

• False or illegal arrests or detentions
• Warrantless entry into your home
• Planting or tampering with evidence
• Racial profiling, which leads to wrongful stops
• Malicious or selective prosecution

Contact a San Bernardino Excessive Use of Force and Police Misconduct Law Firm Today

No matter how much power you think that law enforcement has, you are not entirely powerless. You can take the first step to asserting and fighting for your civil rights by scheduling a free initial consultation with the attorneys at Skapik Law Group . Speak to a civil rights lawyer by visiting our website or by calling us today at (909) 398-4404.