August 26, 2024
Police misconduct cases, particularly those involving violations of civil rights, require a deep understanding of constitutional law and legal procedures. These are often uphill battles due to the blue wall of silence and the fact that the police regularly appear in front of judges to testify, which creates an “insider group.” From gathering evidence, identifying the right laws, navigating bu...
read moreAugust 20, 2024
While law enforcement officers do have the authority to surveil and monitor individuals in the course of their duties, there are limits. To understand how far can a police officer follow you before it's considered harassment, the limits depend on various factors, such as the reason for the surveillance, the duration, and the behavior of the officer. People who believe they are being unlawfully ha...
read moreAugust 15, 2024
Did you know that of the 660 incidents of police excessive force in California in 2021, the most common type of force used was being shot (233 incidents)? There were only four excessive force cases involving pepper spray and 22 with a baton or “nightstick.” No matter the type of violence, excessive force by police sadly remains a public health hazard in California. As California police b...
read moreAugust 14, 2024
While there is no definitive yes or no that applies to all situations, in this article we explain whether if are you allowed to record police and how the law relates to police recording in various circumstances. For example, recording a video and recording a phone call are governed by different rules and regulations. At Pointer& Buelna, LLP, Lawyer for the People, we want everyone to be as...
read moreAugust 12, 2024
Official oppression, or “official misconduct,” "misconduct in office," or "willful misconduct" as it is more commonly known, refers to the abuse of power by a public official, typically involving the unlawful exercise of authority or the violation of an individual's constitutional rights. This can manifest in various forms, such as police misconduct, unjust arrests, or the use of excessive fo...
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