Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Qualified Immunity and Police Shootings
The term “qualified immunity” can apply to any government official, but we most often hear it discussed when the topic of police violence comes up. In general, qualified immunity protects a government official from being sued for the actions they take while working in their official capacity. As you may imagine, this can make… Read More »
What to Do If the Police Won’t Release Body Camera Footage
A growing number of municipalities require police officers to wear body cameras at all times. This footage can be incredibly important for those who have their civil rights violated by the police—but what do you do if the police refuse to grant you access to the footage? We can help. When a police officer… Read More »
What to Do If You’re a Victim of an Officer-Involved Shooting
Any routine interaction with a police officer can escalate out of nowhere and lead to you being tased, handcuffed, or shot. It doesn’t even require you to do anything wrong—if an officer feels threatened, there’s always a chance that they’ll reach for their firearm. When this happens, every single thing you do matters—otherwise, an… Read More »
What to Expect in a Civil Rights Case: A Step-by-Step Legal Process
Civil rights cases are a crucial part of our nation’s growth and status as a free country. We have strong civil rights laws—but those laws are nothing if we do not enforce them. Lawsuits are one way of enforcing the law and ensuring that those who violate it are held accountable. At the Law… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Officer-Involved Shootings
There’s an odd phenomenon in America. When a news story goes viral, everyone’s suddenly an expert in the subject matter at hand—and there’s no time when that’s more obvious than in the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting. People who have never interacted with law enforcement in their lives suddenly have expert input on what… Read More »
