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Excessive force
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Kirakosian Law Blog
Search and Seizure and Police Brutality: Understanding Your Rights
Police encounters can escalate in seconds. A routine stop turns into a search, the search turns into a struggle, and suddenly a person is injured. In those moments it is…
California Appellate Report
Johnson v. Adgar (9th Cir. – Nov. 2, 2026)
By Shaun Martin
The jury found that during the George Floyd protests in San Jose, Officer Adgar fired his weapon into a crowd of largely peaceful protesters, thereby injuring an innocent bystander, rather…
Australian Emergency Law
Appeal in case of police assault on mental health patient
By M. Eburn
I have previously reported on the case of Ms Music – see NSW liable for excessive use of force by police acting under the Mental Health Act (November 27, 2025). There were appeals…
North Carolina Criminal Law
Case Summaries: Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (Aug. 2026)
By Phil Dixon
This post summarizes criminal law and related cases released by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals during August of 2026. Cases of potential interest to state practitioners are summarized monthly.…
Kirakosian Law Blog
Violation of Constitutional Rights: What It Means and What You Can Do
A violation of constitutional rights occurs when a government actor, such as a police officer, prosecutor, or other public official, infringes on a right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or…
North Carolina Criminal Law
Case Summaries: Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (July 2026)
By Phil Dixon
This post summarizes criminal law and related cases released by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals during July of 2026. Cases of potential interest to state practitioners are summarized monthly.…
Kirakosian Law Blog
Examples of Civil Rights Violations by Police and What You Can Do
No one should have to accept abuse of power as normal. Police officers have authority, but that authority has limits. When officers use that power to unlawfully arrest someone, use…
Wait A Second!
Excessive force claim returns to the district court for further review
By secondcircuitcivilrightsblogsecondcircuitcivilrig
In this case, the plaintiff found himself back in jail after violating parole. While in jail, he claims, CO's beat him up, Hence this lawsuit asserting excessive force. The trial…
JURIST
Attorney for Corey Ruiz says shooting officer should face criminal charges
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, retained by the family of Corey Ruiz, said in a statement Thursday that the Wisconsin police officer who fatally shot Ruiz should face criminal charges.…
Kirakosian Law Blog
When Can Physical Force Be Used to Prevent Harm?
Most people agree that protecting yourself or another person from harm is sometimes necessary. The harder question is where the law draws the line. At what point is force justified,…