Police Misconduct

Most law enforcement officials are ethical and committed to protecting the rights of citizens. Their jobs are often difficult and life-threatening, and their days may become extraordinarily stressful in the blink of an eye. Still, most handle these demands admirably.

However, law enforcement officials are also given a significant amount of power and control over the people they serve. Occasionally, officials abuse this power, either inadvertently or purposely.

The financial, emotional, penal, and physical consequences of law enforcement misconduct can be devastating. Citizens place their trust in law enforcement, and the betrayal of that trust should be pursued and addressed with a swift and effective legal response.

The Atlanta police misconduct attorneys at Van Sant Law have considerable experience in assisting innocent victims who may have been injured as a result of police misconduct or brutality. We can help you pursue justice by seeking compensation for the violation of your rights.

At Van Sant Law, you can meet with an Atlanta police misconduct lawyer who will listen to your story and ask important questions about the scenario you endured. We offer our clients thoughtful, sensitive, and strategic advice. We know how embarrassing, devastating, and life-altering police misconduct can be, and we will not tolerate it.

Our firm will work diligently and passionately to help you recover the losses that you incurred at the hands of wayward police. Injustice doesn’t sit well with us, and we will make it our mission to safeguard your civil rights and restore your sense of justice, as well as all of your financial losses.

Police misconduct can take many forms. Common examples include:

• Racial profiling or other prejudiced conduct
• Sexual assault
• Unnecessary or excessive physical violence
• Degrading or unjustified strip searches
• Blackmail, coercion, or intimidation
• Making a victim do something against his or her will, without just cause
• Shootings
• Unnecessary use of a taser
• Use of other weapons without justification
• Excessive force
• Deadly force
• Wrongful imprisonment or false arrest
• Prison rape
• Violations of the law
• Any other abuse of power

If you encounter a police officer using excessive force, violating your rights, or engaging in other kinds of misconduct, you should take the following steps:

• Immediately obtain medical care.
• Document everything, particularly your injuries.
• Take photos as evidence of your condition.
• Identify any eyewitnesses and document their full names and contact information.
• Call the Atlanta police misconduct lawyers at Van Sant Law right away.

Unfortunately, victims of police abuse or brutality are often incarcerated before they can take action against the misconduct. If you are arrested, you are entitled to speak to an attorney. You should let your lawyer know about the misconduct as soon as possible.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as the result of police misconduct or excessive force, you may have a case against those responsible.

At Van Sant Law, an experienced Atlanta police misconduct attorney will evaluate your potential case at no cost and help you determine whether you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries or losses.

The police may be powerful, but with an experienced attorney on your side, so are you. Learn about your legal rights from an experienced police brutality attorney by calling 404-991-5950 or filling out our free, no-obligation contact form today.