We hear about various cases of police brutality all across the U.S., most involving a fatal shooting. But, there are many other forms of police brutality and you should be aware of them in the event you think you might be a victim.
The following are some common types of legal claims that arise out of police misconduct:
- False arrest or imprisonment
- Excessive force
- Unreasonable search
- Prosecution with malicious intent
- Wrongful death
- Verbal abuse
- Applying physical force without reasonable cause or suspicion.
It is important that you understand your rights and what police officers can and cannot do. Unfortunately, many citizens aren’t aware of the laws police must abide by nor are they aware of what their rights are when they come into contact with an officer. Some who do wind up being arrested anyway as officers take this as resisting their commands as opposed to exercising their rights.
So, if a police officer or any other law enforcement official has mistreated you, whether they verbally abused you, searched you without the right to do so, or applied excessive force in a situation where it was uncalled for, you might have a viable claim on your hands.
We know police brutality is a rising issue and we want to help you find the legal aid you need to fight back against it. Our featured Tennessee police brutality lawyers will work hard and diligently to ensure your rights are protected and do everything in their power to obtain justice for the unfortunate circumstances you have had to endure because an officer of the law harmed you.
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