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Assembly Bill 490: How It Bans Dangerous Restraint Tactics in California
Dangerous police interactions have brought to light hazards of certain police restraint tactics. However, legislation has been slow to act in areas—but not California. California, known for being progressive in the area of civil rights, has taken steps to protect residents from aggressive and unnecessary police tactics. Learn more about Assembly Bill 490 and… Read More »
Use-of-Force Incidents in California
As the most populated state in the country, California is the source of valuable research in all areas—including police overreach, police use of force, and officer-involved shootings. The 2024 statistics were released mid-2025, providing extensive insight into police incidents involving the use of force. While force is sometimes warranted in police interactions, it can… Read More »
Reporting In-Custody Deaths: What California Law Requires
When someone dies in police custody or in a correctional facility, the public deserves to know what happened—and why. That’s why California has strict laws regarding the reporting of in-custody deaths. State statutes outline when and how in-custody deaths must be reported, providing transparency to the public at large, affected families, and the press…. Read More »
In-Custody Deaths on the Rise
When people think about police overreach, they tend to think about aggression during arrests and traffic stops. However, the fact is that those in detention are also at risk of being harmed by police misconduct. Recent research indicates a worrying trend in California jails—a trend that has led to many preventable deaths and will… Read More »
Who’s Responsible When Police Pursuits Causes Collisions?
High-speed chases, police maneuvers, and roadblocks can lead to collisions. These accidents can unintentionally harm bystanders, other drivers, and suspects. But what happens when police actions cause bodily harm and property damage in California? That’s when it’s time to talk to a police misconduct attorney in California about your legal options. When you’ve been… Read More »
Did LAPD or CHP Use Excessive Force During Heatwave Protests? Here’s How to Fight Back
Heatwave protests in California flooded the streets with people, and as these protests often do, they led to police presence in record time. Protests gather large crowds in cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, and even when crowd activity remains peaceful and focused on a message, it only takes one misinterpreted event to… Read More »
How Long Do Police Misconduct Cases Take? Understanding the Legal Timeline
We’ve all seen police misconduct cases play out in the news and on social media, but suddenly finding yourself at the center of one can be traumatizing. Not only do you have to grapple with the reality of what you’ve experienced, you also have to navigate the legal process while seeing the details of… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to Sue the Police in California? Your Statute of Limitations Guide
When you suffer injuries at the hands of a police officer whether due to negligence or other misconduct, navigating your next steps can be challenging. Legally, it’s not as easy to sue a government agency—or someone working on behalf of one—as it is to sue a private citizen. It’s important to understand the statute… Read More »
Understanding Police Warrants: When Can They Search You or Your Property?
There’s an assumption that if you don’t want the police searching you or your property, you have something to hide. That could not be further from the truth—we do not live in a police state, and you should not be expected to give up all rights to privacy just to prove your innocence. Police… Read More »
High-Profile Officer-Involved Shooting Cases
When the topic turns to officer-involved shooting cases, the tragedy isn’t just in the cases we discuss below—it’s in the fact that it was nearly impossible to narrow down the list to the five victims listed here. No matter where you turn, which state you look into, or what year you look at, there’s… Read More »
