Can I sue a law enforcement official for violating my civil rights?
Yes, but don’t expect to win unless the violation was flagrant and there are videotapes, such as there were in the Rodney King beating case, or lots of witnesses who are very believable. In fact few lawyers will accept such cases — as chances of success are typically very poor –except where there were notorious abuses or the matter is one of widespread public interest.
Related Questions
- Patrick, out of curiosity, how did you come to learn all this stuff about traffic law? Are you a law enforcement official or legal associate of some sort, or just some militant citizen ANGEL?
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