There have been a lot of new stories and media surrounding police misconduct recently. It seems to be a growing problem that is not being effectively solved. When a person is accused of a crime, or even when a person is arrested for committing a crime, they are still expected to have rights. The specific rights that they have should be exercised and many officers are not allowing them these rights. People are being beaten and tasered , even when they are not resisting arrest. Many are not being given the correct medical treatment and care, when needed. Lately, we have even seen many stories about shootings and killings that were not warranted. When a case involves police misconduct, it is crucial to receive legal consultation from an attorney who is experienced and qualified with these types of cases.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 31 million injuries occur to people throughout the U.S. each year that necessitate a doctor?s care. In a case that involves police misconduct, this might be an injury as a result of a previous incident or an injury from the police during the arrest. Both are illegal and do not allow the defendant their full use of rights. It is illegal for police officers to harm an individual without reason or to hold back or limit medical care when it is needed. Civil rights law ensures that every individual, regardless of the crime committed is allowed usage of medical care, when needed.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that over three million injuries and 40,000 deaths occur just from the 5.5 million car accidents in the U.S. annually. Additionally, 97% of medical malpractice claims are due to injury. Many of these cases can align with police misconduct cases. A qualified criminal law defense attorney is knowledgeable and experienced in police misconduct cases. Even a criminal attorney, someone who defends those being charged with a criminal crime can often advise and provide legal consultation regarding the misconduct of police.

There have been a lot of media reports and news stories regarding illegal acts from law enforcement personnel. This becomes a controversial topic, as many people look at criminals as not deserving of their rights, legal or medical wise. However, our constitution states that everyone is owed their legal rights, guilty or not. If someone is guilty of a crime, it does not allow law enforcement personnel to take the punishment into their own hands. This is the job of the courts, the judge and the jury. When a defendant is wrongly treated, medically or legally, they should consult with a criminal law attorney immediately. When police misconduct is involved, it is often a good idea to have legal representation that is experienced and that knows how to handle these high profile cases.