March 10, 2025
Can you sue a police officer for lying on a police report? Yes. False allegations in police reports can destroy lives. Innocent people get wrongfully imprisoned for crimes they did not commit and experience serious harm to their names. Your knowledge of legal rights becomes vital as California is heavily concerned about police misconduct and accountability. We will identify the legal consequen...
read moreMarch 10, 2025
Police brutality settlements are a significant issue affecting communities nationwide. These payouts often result from police misconduct cases, including excessive force, wrongful arrests, and civil rights violations. Police settlement payouts by state vary widely due to differences in state laws, local policies, and the prevalence of police misconduct. At Pointer and Buelna, LLP - Lawyers For Th...
read moreJanuary 24, 2025
Approximately 200 people die every year from interactions with California police officers. The majority are shot to death. Police brutality is a pervasive issue that continues to impact society, particularly in California. This form of misconduct by law enforcement officers has severe consequences on individuals and communities, both physically and emotionally. Keep reading to understand how does...
read moreJanuary 23, 2025
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...
read moreDecember 23, 2024
Examples of racial profiling can range from targeting individuals based solely on their race during routine traffic stops—commonly referred to as “driving while Black” or “brown”—to searching pedestrians of specific ethnicities for contraband. At Pointer & Buelna, LLP – Lawyers For The People, we help victims of police misconduct and racial discrimination fight for justice and h...
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