Police Misconduct Attorney Joliet

If your civil rights have been violated, then you need to seek legal representation immediately. If you suffered abuse at the hands of the police or a governmental agency, you should contact a police misconduct attorney in Joliet from the Pinkston Law Group, PC, to learn about your rights after wrongful arrests and excessive force. 

The Pinkston Law Group, PC can help you preserve your constitutional rights when your civil rights have been infringed by police misconduct. Our office works tirelessly to help the citizens of Joliet, Illinois, hold those who commit police misconduct accountable. 

The Different Forms of Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Offenses

Below are common forms of police misconduct and civil rights violations:

• Unlawful searches and seizures
• Unlawful arrests
• Police brutality
• Police shootings
• Wrongful convictions

These violations typically fall afoul of the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens against police brutality, illegal seizures, and illegal searches. Unlawful arrests and unlawful convictions usually violate the Fifth Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause. 

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and is applicable to whistleblower cases. Also, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents the federal government, state governments, and employers from discriminating against people based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 

These Constitutional amendments may also apply to the following police misconduct cases: 

• Jail custody abuse and neglect 
• Racial profiling 
• Illegal detention
• Misuse of police dogs
• Unjustified deadly force
• Outright brutality

Addressing Police Misconduct

Citizens who have been arrested have civil rights, and these rights must be respected by the state and the officers representing the state. Police misconduct is a serious violation of human rights, and it affects both victims and their family members. 

Police misconduct might be criminally prosecuted by the state, and the offending officers could be brought to justice through the criminal process. However, this is not always the case, and a criminal case might do little to provide relief to injured victims. The victims or the family of a victim may want to file a police misconduct lawsuit to hold the officers liable for their losses. 

At the Pinkston Law Group, PC, we work tirelessly to preserve the rights of the victims of police misconduct. Contact us if you believe you might have a police misconduct case you want to pursue in Illinois. 

What To Do After You Have Been The Victim of Police Misconduct

Police misconduct is a serious issue that raises conflicting emotions. Police misconduct victims are sometimes incarcerated or on probation. The Pinkston Law Group, PC, recommends that you do the following after being a victim of police misconduct: 

• Speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about any personal injury claims you may have
• Get the contact information of any witnesses who may have witnessed the police misconduct
• Obtain medical attention and document your injuries
• Take photographs of any bodily injuries you suffered at the hands of police officers

Seeking out an experienced civil rights lawyer will help you determine if your case is a police misconduct case. The Pinkston Law Group, PC can consult with you at no cost and advise you on which course of action to pursue to best preserve your legal rights. 

Contact our police misconduct attorneys in Joliet today.