Complex Legal Issues in Police Brutality Cases

In every Michigan police abuse case, the first critical issue is whether or not the officers were doing their job properly, or had a reasonable belief that they were doing so at that time.  This defense is sufficient to defeat the claim, even if the victim suffered severe emotional distress.

Proof that the law enforcement officers were careless or negligent is not enough to succeed in this type of case.  Instead, the victim must have evidence that police knew they were acting in an unreasonable or unlawful manner, and intentionally caused injury. 

Needless to say, only an experienced attorney can handle a police brutality case.  To make a proper claim, the attorney must investigate all the relevant evidence and evaluate the circumstances surrounding the police conduct and the victim’s injuries.

If you or a loved one was injured by federal, state, county, or local law enforcement officers, and you believe that your injury resulted from their excessive force or abuse of authority, it is important to talk with a Michigan police brutality lawyer with experience in Michigan and federal police brutality and civil rights laws.  Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form now.

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