Both kinds of claims cover civil rights violations that occur under the color of law. Life and/or liberty are usually the civil right(s) at issue in these cases. Furthermore, both kinds of claims originate in federal court, at least in most situations. Additionally, the controversial qualified immunity defense is usually available in both kinds of cases.

Officer misconduct can have many different colors and it’s important to know the different ways it can look. Among more common officer misconduct are unlawful search and seizure, brutal force in arrests, and racial profiling. Unlawful Detention is just one violation of civil rights by an officer and you should know what it is before pursuing a claim.

Although we’d all like to think that officers of the law act with integrity 100% of the time, it is, unfortunately, not the case. There are times when behaviors can cross the line and violate human rights that are protected by the constitution. In the case of officer misconduct, there are several punishments that can be levied. One such type of punishment is administrative repercussions. This punishment can be extremely damaging.

Officer misconduct can have many different colors and it’s important to know the different ways it can look. Among more common officer misconduct are unlawful search and seizure, brutal force in arrests, and racial profiling. Unlawful Detention is just one violation of civil rights by an officer and you should know what it is before pursuing a claim.

Do you suspect that you’ve been a victim of a falsified police report? Maybe you’re starting to realize your charges are outside the realm of a potential crime. If one and one isn’t adding up, you’ll want an excellent attorney like those at H Law Group to guide you through the process of finding justice.

One Saturday afternoon, a young man in his 20s with Down syndrome — an intellectual disability — decides to go to a movie by himself. After the movie ends, he enjoyed it so much he wants to stay in the theater to watch the next showing. Movie theater staff explain to the young man he cannot do that unless he pays for the next movie, but because of his disability, he does not fully understand what they mean and begins to get upset.