Category Archives : Police Misconduct

  • March 10, 2025

    Can You Sue a Police Officer for Lying on a Police Report?

    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...

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  • March 10, 2025

    Police Settlement Payouts by State: What You Need to Know in California

    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...

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  • January 23, 2025

    Official Oppression: Understand Your Legal Rights in 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...

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  • January 22, 2025

    Can Cops Lie to You in California?

    Can cops lie to you? Yes, but only in certain circumstances. The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that police officers may use dishonest tactics during criminal investigations. Pointer and Buelna, LLP - Lawyers For The People, will help victims of police brutality hold law enforcement accountable if police misconduct, including lying, affected your case. Let's know more.  Why Do Pol...

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  • December 23, 2024

    Examples of Racial Profiling: Know Your Rights California

    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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