Police Brutality & Misconduct
At EPW Law, we bring extensive experience to cases involving police brutality, misconduct, and systemic injustice, including serious excessive force and wrongful death cases. Our founding attorney, E. Paige White, has worked alongside renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump on high-profile national cases holding police departments and municipalities accountable. With a deep commitment to justice and change, we fiercely advocate for individuals and families impacted by police misconduct, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
Claims against Police
Excessive Force
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Excessive force happens when law enforcement officers use more physical force than is necessary or justified under the circumstances, violating your constitutional rights. This type of misconduct can be pursued as a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, which allows individuals to hold officers accountable for civil rights violations. If you’ve been harmed by police, it’s important to consider the level of force used and whether it was appropriate for the situation. Police often claim individuals posed a threat or resisted arrest, but these claims are frequently exaggerated or untrue. Gathering evidence, such as photos, medical records, or witness statements, can help challenge these narratives. At EPW Law, we are committed to exposing the truth and fighting for justice for victims of police violence.
Wrongful and False Arrest/Imprisonment
A wrongful arrest or false imprisonment occurs when law enforcement detains someone without probable cause or legal justification, violating their Fourth Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution. These claims can also be pursued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to seek accountability for the harm caused. If you’ve been detained unlawfully, it’s important to assess whether the officers had a valid warrant, credible evidence of a crime, or any justification for the arrest. In many cases, police claims of suspicion don’t hold up under scrutiny. At EPW Law, we work diligently to expose these injustices and fight for compensation for the harm and humiliation caused by unlawful detentions.
Monnell Claims
Under the landmark case Monell v. Department of Social Services (1978), municipalities can be held liable for civil rights violations caused by their policies, practices, or customs. These claims, brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, target systemic issues rather than individual officers, focusing on failures such as inadequate training, poor supervision, or tacit approval of misconduct. If you’ve been harmed due to patterns of abuse or negligence within a police department, a Monell claim may be the key to exposing and addressing systemic injustice. At EPW Law, we specialize in holding municipalities accountable, pursuing justice for victims, and driving meaningful change.
Retaliation for Protesting
Retaliation against protesters occurs when law enforcement targets individuals for exercising their First Amendment rights to free speech and assembly. This includes wrongful arrests, excessive force, or intimidation aimed at silencing dissent. Such actions not only violate constitutional protections but also undermine the democratic process. In a city like D.C., where protests are a cornerstone of civic engagement, it’s crucial to stand against these abuses. At EPW Law, we are committed to defending the rights of protesters and holding officers and departments accountable for retaliatory misconduct.
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