Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Attorneys in Uptown, Minneapolis

Have you suffered at the hands of the police? At Brazil Law Group, our Minneapolis-based civil rights attorneys believe in righting the wrongs experienced by victims of police misconduct, excessive use of force and other civil rights violations. We’re dedicated to you, ready to step forward and help you with our extensive experience and proven success.

What You Already Know About Cases of Police Misconduct in Minnesota

Several notable cases of police brutality and excessive use of force have occurred within the Twin Cities and throughout the state of Minnesota. These cases are prime examples of the damage police misconduct can inflict.

• Philando Castile was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. Castile warned the officer he had a gun.
• Justine Damond was fatally shot by an officer after calling 911 to report a possible crime occurring in her Minneapolis neighborhood. The officer has since been charged with murder.
• Christopher Reiter, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of third-degree assault for kicking an individual in the face resulting in a broken nose and traumatic brain injury for the victim.
• David Smith died after two Minneapolis police officers held him on the ground during an arrest, one officer continually driving his knee into David’s back. Unable to breathe, David lost consciousness and then died.
• Dawn Marie Pfister was shot by a Chaska police officer after being accused of charging towards the surrounding group of officers with a weapon. Videos at the time of the shooting found that to be false.

Unfortunately, these cases are just a small sampling of these incidents that have occurred. In the past decade, Minnesota cities have paid $60.8 million in police misconduct claims alone.

Have You Experienced Police Brutality, Misconduct or Excessive Use of Force?

Your civil rights are meant to protect you as a citizen from all variety of police misconduct, including:

• Deadly shootings
• Excessive use of force
• Failure to intervene
• False arrest
• False imprisonment
• Custodial neglect and abuse
• Malicious prosecution
• Police shootings
• Wrongful search and seizure

Police misconduct or brutality of any form is unnecessary no matter the situation it arises from. As a victim of police misconduct, you certainly deserve better. You deserve justice. Our advocates for justice at Brazil Law Group in Uptown can help.

If you’ve experienced any form of police misconduct, reach out to us for help. We will put all our effort into preserving your rights from the start. When you contact our firm to fight for you against those guilty of violating your rights, you will work with a team that is dedicated to your cause.

The Law Is Built to Protect You; Enforce Your Rights

There are federal and state laws that exist solely to protect you and help you in the event of a civil rights violation. Notable laws that you can use to enforce your rights include:

• Section 1983: A 1983 Claim involves Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1871. It allows you to sue for police misconduct such as excessive use of force.
• 4^th Amendment: The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures and can be used in situations such as those involving a false arrest or wrongful search.
• 14^th Amendment: The Fourteenth Amendment exists to protect your right to liberty and arises in civil rights violations like malicious prosecution.

Our dedicated advocates know these laws well. Put our knowledge and nearly 20 years of experience to work for you.

Discuss Your Civil Rights Claim in a Free Consultation

You have rights! Do not sit idly by and allow unwarranted, unlawful police misconduct to go unanswered.

If you’ve suffered at the hands of a police officer or other peace officer, speak with an experienced civil rights lawyer at Brazil Law Group today. Request your free consultation with our Uptown office by calling 612-874-6109 or by sending us a message.

You have rights! Do not sit idly by and allow unwarranted, unlawful police misconduct to go unanswered.

If you’ve suffered at the hands of a police officer or other peace officer, speak with an experienced civil rights lawyer at Brazil Law Group today. Request your free consultation with our Uptown office by calling 612-874-6109 or by sending us a message.