Civil Rights (Excessive Force)
Ward A. (Sam) Rouse
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Des Moines Civil Rights (Excessive Force) Legal Help
SECTION 1983 CIVIL RIGHTS
Chapter 42, section 1983 of the United States Code gives you the right to file a lawsuit for injuries if a police officer or other representative of the government deprives you of a constitutionally protected right. This code section is usually applied in situations where police officers use excessive force, but it can also apply to other situations, such as:
- being attacked by a police dog,
- racial profiling,
- the infliction of unnecessary mental pain or emotional distress,
- false arrest, and
- government corruption.
I approach every case with the intent to get the best results for my clients. If you or a loved one has been deprived of your rights and been injured by that deprivation, please feel free to call or email me. Consultations are free, there is no charge unless I recover money for you. 515.223.9000