Austin Police Brutality Lawyer

Excessive Force during Arrests

Our society places a large degree of trust in our police officers. They are given weapons such as batons and even firearms, and the authority to use them at their own discretion. While many police officers meet their moral and legal obligations well, others sadly become swept up in the amount of power they have begin given. Despite attempts by the government and community activists to address the problem, police brutality remains a persistent problem.

How Much Force is Excessive?

This question is the crux of the entire police brutality issue. Officers commonly have to use some amount of physical force to subdue a suspect, especially if he or she is resisting arrest. However, officers are also expected to follow a code of ethics that forbids hurting anyone more than necessary.

Of course, it is not always difficult to tell when a line has been crossed. You may have been a victim of police brutality if you have been:

• Attacked while restrained and incapable of self defense
• Injured while peacefully cooperating with police officers
• Seriously injured, such as broken bones or a new disability

If you are unsure whether your experience qualifies as illegal brutality, Austin police brutality lawyer Ian Inglis can help you decide. Call our offices at 512-472-1950.

Excessive Force and Profiling

Profiling occurs when an officer decides that a person is probably guilty of a crime based on nothing but the suspect’s appearance. It is illegal in the state of Texas, but unfortunately it does happen from time to time. Sometimes people are stopped by police and even injured based on nothing but their ethnicity.

If you have been a victim of this practice, you do have legal options for fighting back.

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If you or a loved one has been the victim of excessive force at the hands of police officers, we can help you protect your rights. Contact Austin police brutality lawyer Ian Inglis at 512-472-1950.