The United States Supreme Courts says “Yes.” Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon This case deals with a Fourth Amendment malicious-prosecution claim under 42 U.S.C. §1983. For a plaintiff to win such a claim, they must prove that a government official charged them without probable cause, leading to an unreasonable seizure. The key issue here is …
Calonge v. City of San Jose On the afternoon of October 31, 2019, in San Jose, Decedent Calonge was spotted near a shopping center carrying a Powerline 340 BB gun. Mistaking it for a real handgun, a passerby called 911. Shortly after, another caller reported seeing a man with a gun near Independence High School, …
Ninth Circuit Reverses Qualified Immunity on Firearm Possession and Deadly Force Read More »
The tragic events leading to Robert Anderson’s death originated from a 911 call seeking assistance in a domestic violence incident. Officers Wright and Willey, responding to the call, wore body cameras that recorded the encounter. Upon arrival at Mr. Anderson’s home, the officers were informed by the distressed minor children that their parents were fighting, …
Pulling out your phone to video record is common when we see something happening. This often occurs when we see a conflict or a situation that may escalate. It is easy to do since most people carry a video recording device in their pocket most of the time. We have all been witness to viral …
Is it Legal to Record Police Officers in California? Read More »
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 …
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 …
Greg Peacock Law, formerly Law Offices of Gregory Peacock, has recently undergone a brand revamp including a new logo and website, www.gregpeacocklaw.com. Attorney Greg Peacock will continue to focus on civil rights litigation, with an emphasis in police misconduct cases. Greg Peacock Law is located in Newport Beach, CA and serves clients in Southern California …
