by Attorney Eric D. Puryear At Puryear Law, we have proudly represented clients in civil rights cases where we have opposed police brutality and racism for many years. The following links provide more information about our activism on those fronts: https://www.learnaboutguns.com/category/other/politics/police-brutality/ http://pgjustice.com/
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
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.
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.
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.
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.