Did you know you can make a complaint against law enforcement? Filing a complaint is one way to ensure that departments are aware of a police officer’s misconduct that could possibly lead to corrective action. Under California Penal Code Section 832.5, each law enforcement agency is required to establish a procedure to receive and investigate …
At Greg Peacock Law, we understand that most people have never been involved in a police misconduct incident and it can be an overwhelming experience to navigate. For many of our clients, pursuing a lawsuit against the police can be confusing and intimidating. That is why we offer free consultations to police misconduct victims and …
On September 8 2021, California Legislature passed SB 2, The Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act of 2021, that will implement a decertification process for violence-prone officers The bill is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom, who helped broker the bill, and it expected to be passed into law in the upcoming weeks. California was …
We all have been witness to some form of police misconduct. Whether it be in a video shared on social media, a news story or in person — we all know what it looks like when police misconduct has taken place. When it happens to you, it can be a frightening and unnerving experience. Feelings …
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If you are not familiar with the law it can be confusing to know what certain legal terms mean for you and your case. We have included a “Legal Terms Glossary” below to help you quickly identify any unknown legal terms to keep you up to speed on your legal matters. This glossary is from …
