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We’re trial lawyers. Our core competency – above everything else – is trying cases to juries. And we specialize in beating giants.

CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY IN MINNESOTA

Did police officers beat, mace, or use a taser on you when you had done nothing wrong?

Was your house wrongfully raided by police officers without a warrant?

If you answered “yes” to any either of the above questions, Madia Law can help.

Madia Law Represents Victims of Police Brutality and Excessive Force. As experienced civil rights attorneys familiar with Minnesota law, we will help your case go to court.

We represent victims of police brutality and excessive force in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and across the State of Wisconsin.

Almost all police officers are brave and outstanding public servants who do their jobs with courage and conviction every single day – we owe all of them an enormous debt of gratitude. Sometimes, however, an officer may abuse his or her authority and hurt someone by using a taser, mace, or simply beating them. That’s not right. No matter how difficult the job, no person has the right to use excessive force on someone else. Our free society depends on courageous people stepping forward to protect their Constitutional rights when they have been violated.

If you were wrongfully arrested, beaten, tased, or maced, you should know that you are protected by federal law and the U.S. Constitution. The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, which includes excessive force. A federal law called 42 U.S.C. 1983 prohibits the violation of constitutional rights by people acting under color of law, such as police officers. You can trust our Minnesota civil rights attorneys to hear you out.

You May Be Entitled to Damages for Pain and Suffering, Emotional Distress, and Attorney Fees

If you have been the victim of police brutality, you may be entitled to damages, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, punitive damages, and your attorney fees and costs.

When to Contact Your Civil Rights Attorney

What should you do if you experience police brutality? When is the right time to contact a civil rights attorney in Minnesota?

If you ever find yourself in the middle of an arrest, be sure to comply with the officer’s requests to the best of your ability. As much as possible, you should protect yourself and comply to restraint without saying anything else. The best course of action is to remain calm and to exercise your civil rights.

Police officers or guards are allowed to respond with force in cases of non-cooperation. If you show any kind of aggressive response or refuse to cooperate, it can be used against you if you decide to pursue a claim in court. Just make sure that you stay calm until the ordeal is over.

There are times, however, when instances of arrest, detention or pursuit result in acts of physical violence. Officers do not have the right to use excessive force — this is against your constitutional rights and illegal.

Police brutality also extends to racial profiling, bodily harm, and sexual misconduct. It may also include false imprisonment, improper policing activities, and any mental and emotional abuse that you experience at the hand of officers. If you find yourself a victim of excessive force, be sure to contact a civil rights attorney as soon as you are able.

Madia Law has years of experience handling police brutality cases. When we take your case, expect us to provide you with a tenacious representation.

Contact Our Minnesota and Wisconsin Police Brutality Lawyers Today

You must act quickly when it comes to filing a claim for police misconduct. If you wait, strict statutes of limitation will bar you from filing your claim. Call Madia Law today to discuss your case. All consultations are free.

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