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Civil Rights Lawsuits: Police Brutality, Misconduct, and More; Attorneys in Jackson, Mississippi

At Coxwell & Associates, our civil rights attorneys have helped numerous clients receive just compensation for claims involving police brutality, misconduct, and other civil rights infringement. The attorneys at our Jackson, Mississippi firm pride themselves on protecting the civil rights of every individual.

Civil Rights Lawsuits

Police Brutality

Police Misconduct

Civil Rights Lawsuits

As a human being, you have several rights that may not be impeded on by the government, your employer, or any other institution. However, there are times when the government can overstep its boundaries or violate your legal rights. That is when legal advice from experienced civil rights attorneys becomes necessary.

There are several basic rights guaranteed for each person by the Constitution, including:

  • Freedom of Speech
  • Freedom of Press
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Freedom from Unreasonable Search and Seizure
  • Protection against Racial Discrimination
  • And Others

Regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, or other factors, the security of these rights is fundamental. The civil rights attorneys at Coxwell & Associates in Jackson, Mississippi pride themselves on being at the forefront of civil rights protection. Contact us today if you have a police abuse, police misconduct, or other civil rights infringement claim. We look forward to helping you.

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Police Brutality

There have been many incidents of police brutality over the years, including several cases in recent news. The civil rights and police brutality attorneys at our Jackson, Mississippi firm have helped clients receive the compensation they deserve after injuries or emotional harm was sustained from a police brutality incident.

Frequently, these civil rights lawsuits are referred to as section 1983 lawsuits because that is the number of the federal statute that gives citizens protection from police abuse.  These cases may stem from:

  • Police Brutality
  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Warrantless Arrest
  • Vindictive Prosecution or Arrest
  • Problem With an Off-Duty Police Officer

There have also been cases where innocent people have been arrested and then harmed or hurt while in jail, and cases where jail guards have abused a detainee.

When police officers or government workers abuse or take advantage of their power and deliberately injure or harm an individual, the victim can file a police brutality claim. Our civil rights attorneys in Jackson, Mississippi have significant experience with these types of cases. For more information about police brutality lawsuits, contact Coxwell & Associates today.

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Police Misconduct

Several police misconduct claims have also been handled by our Mississippi attorneys. Police misconduct encompasses a wide variety of cases, each involving a law enforcement officer physically or emotionally harming an individual. Common police misconduct cases include:

  • Illegal Strip Searches
  • Harassment
  • Physical Assault
  • False Arrest
  • Excessive Use of Force

Cases involving police misconduct require thorough research and investigation. At Coxwell & Associates, our civil rights attorneys have the legal expertise necessary to successfully represent clients in police misconduct claims. If you are a Jackson, Mississippi area resident and have experienced an incident of police misconduct, contact us today.

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Contact Our Civil Rights Attorneys

For years, Coxwell & Associates has represented clients in civil rights, police brutality, and police misconduct claims. In 1999, for example, we secured a multi-million dollar verdict in an instance where several police officers choked a young man to death.  These cases can sometimes be difficult to litigate, but our attorneys have the knowledge and expertise to help victims of police brutality receive the compensation they deserve.

If you are interested in a free case evaluation, contact Coxwell & Associates to speak with our police misconduct, police brutality, and civil rights attorneys in Jackson, Mississippi today. We look forward to hearing from you.