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Police officers are responsible for protecting and serving the community. However, when police officers misuse and abuse that power, it can harm the people they should be protecting. When you suffer from police misconduct, you can pursue legal action against the officers who harmed you and the departments that allowed their reckless behavior. Krasnoo, Klehm & Falkner LLP has over 100 years of combined experience practicing law and can take on police officers and departments that violate your rights.

What Constitutes Police Misconduct?

Police misconduct can encompass a range of illegal and unconstitutional actions. These include:

  • Excessive force: Using more force than necessary/beating to subdue a suspect
  • False arrest: Detaining an individual without probable cause
  • Racial profiling: Targeting individuals based on race or ethnicity
  • Illegal search and seizure: Conducting searches without a warrant or probable cause
  • Coercion or intimidation: Using threats or intimidation to obtain information or confessions

If you have experienced any of these forms of misconduct, contact the firm to build your case and pursue a claim.

The Legal Gray Area Of Police Use Of Force

The use of force by police officers is subject to both federal and state limits. Under federal law, officers may use objectively reasonable force under the circumstances. Massachusetts law aligns with this standard and emphasizes the necessity and proportionality of force used in various scenarios such as arrests, beatings or maintaining order. Understanding these legal frameworks is critical in proving excessive force claims.

Constitutional Rights Violated By Police Misconduct

Police misconduct can infringe upon several constitutional rights, including:

  • Fourth Amendment: Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Police cannot search your property if they do not have a warrant, probable cause or other permissible reasons.
  • Fifth Amendment: Right to due process and protection against self-incrimination. Police cannot force or coerce you into talking about the crime for which you are accused.
  • Eighth Amendment: Protection against cruel and unusual punishment. Police cannot use force that is disproportionate to the situation at hand.
  • Fourteenth Amendment: Right to equal protection under the law. Police cannot give preferential treatment or discriminate against different groups from different backgrounds.

These rights are foundational to your protection against misconduct. If a police officer violates them, seeking legal counsel as soon as possible is crucial.

Statute Of Limitations For Police Misconduct In Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the statute of limitations for filing a civil rights lawsuit under Section 1983 is three years. However, certain circumstances, such as when the victim is a minor, may extend this period.

Fight Against Police Misconduct

You do not deserve to face mistreatment by those sworn to protect you.

Fight for your rights and justice; schedule an initial consultation with Krasnoo, Klehm & Falkner LLP today by calling 978-475-9955 or visiting their contact page. They take cases across the Boston metropolitan area.

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