Police Misconduct Is an Abuse of Power

The majority of police remain loyal to their original oath of protecting and serving the public, but there are those few who veer off track and wind up abusing their position of authority and power. When this happens, it's called police misconduct and is punishable by law .The most common form of police misconduct that we hear about is the use of excessive force. Since cell phone cameras have become so popular, more of these types of incidents are being exposed and in some cases, the cameras act as a deterrent to police misconduct and brutality.

Other Types of Police Misconduct

Police misconduct can also include physically injuring a person, illegally planting evidence, falsifying or doctoring statements made by offenders, committing perjury, sexual assault, accepting bribes, theft and more. Police misconduct is not above the law and warrants responsible action be taken when it occurs.

Acquire Legal Help

If you or a loved one has been the victim of police misconduct in the Chicago or surrounding area, you should contact a Chicago criminal defense attorney as soon as possible so that legal action can be taken. At the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege, we know that when police take advantage of their authority and use it to the disadvantage of others illegally, they need to be held responsible for their actions. We have handled many police misconduct cases including:

• Illegal search & seizure
• False arrest
• Excessive force
• Falsified evidence
• Coerced confessions
• Police brutality
• Malicious prosecution or wrongful criminal charges

Serious damage can occur to a person from police misconduct and fast action is necessary so that documentation can occur and valuable evidence is preserved to support your case. Our attorneys are skilled in questioning and getting to the real facts of the case.

Contact a Chicago criminal defense lawyer in our office for a free case evaluation if you have been the victim of police misconduct.