Your lawyer should file a motion to preserve and compel production of bodycam footage (and related metadata) and request spoliation sanctions if it was destroyed. Courts can order recovery efforts, adverse-inference instructions, or other remedies when evidence is lost after a duty to preserve. This article explains why footage disappears, what to request, and how […]
Police brutality is the unlawful or excessive use of force or power by law enforcement against a person, violating constitutional or civil rights. It can include physical violence, unnecessary restraints, threats, sexual misconduct, or abusive tactics during stops, arrests, or detention. This article defines police brutality, explains common examples and warning signs, outlines key legal […]
Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that often shields police officers and other government officials from personal liability for civil damages unless they violated “clearly established” constitutional or statutory rights. Courts apply it early in lawsuits, and many cases are dismissed if no prior precedent closely matches the facts. This article explains how qualified immunity […]
