Civil Rights Archives - Puryear Law P.C.

Causes of Action for Police Misconduct and Brutality

June 29, 2017

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

In terms of filing a lawsuit for police misconduct, there are several federal and state causes of action. In terms of a federal cause of action, a claim is typically brought under 42 U.S.C. section 1983. This section provides that [e]very person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any … Read more

The Shooting of Concealed Carry Permit Holder Philando Castile by a MN Police Officer

July 10, 2016

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

The police killing of concealed carry permit holder Philando Castile is a troubling, for a variety of reasons, as are the killings of the 5 police officers in Dallas, TX that soon followed. I discuss the civil rights and gun rights implications of those killings on my gun rights website in this article.

How Civil Rights Lawsuits Help Society

January 11, 2016

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Civil rights lawsuits are one of the most important tools our society has for putting a stop to abuses of power.

Useful Smartphone Apps to Preserve Evidence in Civil Rights Cases

January 10, 2016

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

In cases where a person’s civil rights are violated by the police or another governmental agency, it is important to preserve evidence of the violation for use in court later. A variety of smartphone apps now exist for this very purpose.

Avoiding Retaliatory Criminal Charges After Your Civil Right Have been Violated

January 10, 2016

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

All too often, a person whose civil rights have already been violated will also face retaliatory criminal charges. Taking the right action to avoid such charges is important.

Preserving Evidence in Cases Involving Police or Governmental Violations of Civil Rights

January 7, 2016

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

In cases where a person’s civil rights have been violated by the police or another governmental actor, it is important to ensure that the evidence is swiftly preserved. Failing to do so can make it difficult or even impossible to address the misconduct that a person has suffered.

Dealing with Police Misconduct and Brutality

January 4, 2016

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

There are some police officers who engage in misconduct and commit acts of brutality. Properly handling such a situation of abuse on the part of the police is vital to protecting oneself, obtaining the justice that is deserved, and putting a stop to such wrongdoing, so as to protect oneself and the community as a whole.