Raleigh Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Lawyer
CIVIL RIGHTS &
pOLICE MISCONDUCT
Civil Rights Lawyers in Raleigh
Our Constitution and state and federal law protect citizens against mistreatment by state actors, including law enforcement and prison officials. We are all guaranteed “equal protection” and “due process of law” in our interactions with these officials.
North Carolina Police Misconduct, Police Brutality, & Excessive Force Attorneys
Unfortunately, those protections are too often violated by police or prison officials who abuse their power or demonstrate deliberate indifference to the basic needs of those in their custody. When such violations occur—such as police shootings, prosecutorial misconduct, or prison abuse—federal civil rights laws provide avenues to hold state officials accountable and to seek recovery for the harms caused. However, civil rights litigation is often complex, time-consuming, and an uphill battle against doctrines that shield state officials such as qualified immunity.
At Ballew Puryear, our attorneys have both the experience and the passion required to successfully litigate civil rights claims. We have represented victims of excessive force and prison abuse in both federal district court and the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and have litigated qualified and public official immunity issues in the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court. If you believe your civil rights have been violated by police or prison officials, please contact Ballew Puryear immediately.
Excessive Force
Deadly Force
Police Shootings
Police Brutality
False Imprisonment
Wrongful Arrest
Wrongful Conviction
Malicious Prosecution
Unlawful Search & Seizure
Improper Use of Taser/Pepper Spray
Violations of 4th,5th, and 14th Amendments
Police Misconduct, Brutality, and Civil Rights
These types of cases often cause life-changing and significant damages to the individuals involved, including catastrophic physical injuries, loss of freedom, and even loss of life. It is important to have knowledgeable attorneys who can help navigate the very complicated legal issues that arise in these cases.
At Ballew Puryear Law Firm, our Raleigh NC police misconduct and brutality attorneys have the experience and courage to stand up for the civil rights of clients who have been the victim of all types of law enforcement misconduct. We are proud to represent individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by acts of excessive force, wrongful arrest, or wrongful conviction by the police, sheriff’s deputies, or other law enforcement bodies. We consider it an honor to help our clients achieve justice in these challenging legal cases, matters that often have the power to shape and improve police practices in our state and beyond.
The experienced North Carolina police misconduct attorneys at Ballew Puryear Law Firm have represented numerous victims in these cases, and know how to help clients secure the full measure of both compensatory and punitive damages in these types of cases. If you feel that you or a loved one has been the victim of law enforcement misconduct, contact the attorneys of Ballew Puryear Law Firm today for a free consultation.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr