Recent Blog Posts
Defining Necessary Deadly Force
Any time a police shooting occurs, the discussion on necessary deadly force comes up. When are police officers allowed to use deadly force? When is it considered excessive or over the top? Unfortunately, officers have often claimed that the use of deadly force is always necessary when they don’t know a suspect’s intentions. This… Read More »
What Does Official Misconduct Mean for Police?
When you hear about a police shooting or a lawsuit against your local police department, you’ll often hear the terms “police misconduct” and “official misconduct” used interchangeably. But what is police misconduct? At the Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, we have built a reputation defending clients’ civil rights and advocating for them in… Read More »
Shooting People Holding Harmless Objects: Why Is It So Common?
Recent news has included a rash of police shootings involving people holding random and harmless objects—and yet, those objects were enough to make the police officers involved claim to fear for their lives. While this may seem like a fairly recent trend, the fact is that people holding random objects has been the catalyst… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Police Brutality and Excessive Force?
When it comes to interactions with law enforcement, understanding your rights and the boundaries of police conduct is crucial. One common issue that arises is the difference between police brutality and excessive force. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings in the legal world. At the Law Offices of Dale… Read More »
What is Unreasonable Force?
When we hear about cases of police brutality or excessive force, the term “unreasonable force” often comes up. But what exactly does unreasonable force mean? At the Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo, our team of Los Angeles excessive force attorneys advocates for victims of police brutality every day. Call us at 818-347-3333 to… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Forms of Police Brutality?
Police brutality is an issue that sparks massive debate in the United States. While it should be a given that everyone deserves certain rights when dealing with the police, police brutality is often excused by those who claim that victims wouldn’t be subject to police brutality if they would simply not do anything wrong…. Read More »
False Confession Extorted by Police Via Psychological Torture
There are stories of police misconduct and brutality in the news every single day, so it takes a truly terrible story to capture the nation’s attention. Unfortunately for Thomas Perez Jr., his story is the most recent one to shine a light on what police are capable of when they are determined to get… Read More »
When Did Police Brutality Become a Big Issue?
Police brutality and civil rights have been hot-button topics in recent years, sparking important conversations about justice and accountability. But when did police brutality really become a big issue? Let’s dive into the history of police misconduct and explore the factors that have contributed to its prominence in today’s society. If you’ve been the… Read More »
What Are the Effects of Police Brutality on Society?
Police brutality is a pressing issue that continues to plague the United States, despite a record number of social justice efforts to highlight the inequalities of American policing. The unjust use of force by law enforcement officers can have far-reaching consequences both for victims and for society in general. Victims deserve justice when they… Read More »
