Los Angeles Police Misconduct Lawyer
Protecting the Rights of the Injured & Harmed in CA
Facing police harassment or malicious conduct can be even more traumatic than being on the receiving end of bad treatment by criminals. While police generally have far-reaching powers, their powers are not unlimited. If you have been the victim of police harassment or misconduct, you may have grounds for a civil claim.
Call and speak with a Los Angeles police misconduct lawyer at Effres & Associates today to discuss your legal options. We offer our services for residents throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and all surrounding counties.
Police Misconduct
The ubiquity of cell phone technology social media has made it even easier for citizens to document evidence of police misconduct. While most officers follow the law, there are far too many officers in the system who abuse their powers.
Examples of misconduct include but are not limited to:
- Excessive or unreasonable use of force
- Sexual coercion
- Wrongful arrest
- A police shooting that violates police department policy
What To Do If You Face Police Harassment
There are steps that you can take to protect your civil rights after harassment by police:
- Note all the details of the incident. The longer the time gap between your complaint and the incident, the more likely it is that you’ll miss out on important details.
- Take down the contact information and names of witnesses at the scene.
- Discuss your options for a civil lawsuit with an attorney. Speak to a lawyer even if you were not arrested at the scene. You also may want to report the police misconduct, but first discuss the situation with a Los Angeles police misconduct lawyer at our firm.
Contact Us Today
If you were falsely arrested or were subjected to excessive force, brutality, or you suffered a malicious arrest, don’t take things lying down. You have the constitutional right to protect your civil liberties. Call (818) 696-4234 to schedule a consultation with a LA police misconduct lawyer at Effres & Associates.