Recent Blog Posts
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 »
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Police Shooting Cases
Officer-involved shootings are cases that capture national media attention, and so the evidence that comes up is often highly publicized and discussed. Because of how much is often at stake in these cases, it’s not uncommon for officer-involved shooting attorneys to turn to expert witnesses for assistance. Our officer-involved shooting law firm strives to… Read More »
What is Justified vs. Unjustified Force—and How Do Courts Decide?
When a police officer uses force in an encounter, the same questions come up every single time. Did they try to deescalate enough? Was the amount of force they used appropriate for the situation or did they use excessive force? And the question that haunts those left injured by police officers when the use… Read More »
