When a person has experienced police brutality or other serious constitutional violations at the hands of a sheriff’s deputy, there are ways to fight back.
Law enforcement can be sued for money damages when there is strong evidence that an officer or a deputy has violated the law.
But winning a lawsuit is not easy. Claims for police brutality, and other types of civil rights lawsuits, face many obstacles and hidden pitfalls.
Making a compelling argument for the value of the case can also be tricky. Some cases involve obvious costs like medical bills or property damages, but in other situations the nature of the harm has more to do with the violation of a legal right, which municipal agencies and defense lawyers may claim has no or very low value. That defense position is wrong, but to prove that it’s wrong is not a simple task.
If you have concerns about the way you or a loved one has been treated by a Sheriff’s deputy, get in touch. We can help.
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