Everything is amped up in federal criminal court. For example, instead of one or two charges, a defendant might face one or two hundred charges. Pretrial release is much more complex as well. Many state defendants are out of jail in a few hours. This process usually requires a few weeks in federal court.Pretrial release is very important for several reasons. Aside from the obvious adverse effects on professional and personal relationships, jail adversely affects one’s health. Jail elevates stress hormone levels. These high-stress hormone levels could cause a permanent brain injury.

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.

The difference between a Bivens Lawsuit and a Section 1983 claim.

When someone has been the victim of excessive force or police misconduct or misconduct from federal officials, civil rights have been violated. There are always legal remedies to civil rights violations. These are lawsuits that allow for a person to sue for civil rights violations committed by government officials, such as police officers.The two most commonly used are a Bivens lawsuit and a Section 1983 claim which is a claim under 42 USC § 1983 claim. The key difference between a Bivens lawsuit and a Section 1983 claim is the defendant. A Bivens lawsuit is when federal officials are sued for civil rights violations.