Introduction. We are committed to protecting the civil rights of all citizens. Our attorneys understand that protecting the individual freedoms of a single victim helps to ensure the freedoms of all. We appreciate the men and women of the police forces throughout the United States. They do their job to protect the safety and freedom of their fellow citizens. That is why it can be so damaging when someone in their ranks violates the freedoms guaranteed to all of us. In these cases, it is the responsibility of the law and civil rights attorneys to stand up for the people against police misconduct.
Illegal Searches and Seizures. Illegal searches and seizures, illegal entry and warrantless searches violate the 4th Amendment and threaten the sanctity of our homes. Warrants are required in all but a few exceptional circumstances. To invade someone's privacy and force open their lives without the benefit of a properly executed warrant is a violation of our basic freedoms.
Excessive Force. Even if you are lawfully arrested, you may still be the victim of a civil rights violation if excessive force is used during your arrest. Force is excessive when it is greater than what is reasonable under the circumstances. Reasonableness is based on the severity of the crime at issue, the level of threat to the officers or others, and whether you are resisting or attempting to evade arrest.
Prisoner Cases. It is a basic right under the 8th Amendment not to be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. This right pertains to conditions of confinement and to protection from harm while in prison.
Results. The attorneys at Robert B. Sykes & Associates are well known in the civil rights field. We have achieved several significant settlements for our clients. We are willing and able to try cases in court that do not settle fairly.
What to do? File a written complaint with the police department. Get a copy of the police reports. Take pictures of any physical injury or property damage. Contact us to schedule your free initial consultation.
| Amount | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000.00 | excessive force-taser | |
| $63,000.00 | excessive force-hitting a minor | |
| $18,500.00 | illegal entry and excessive force | |
| $50,000.00 | illegal strip search (2 plaintiffs) | |
| $50,000.00 | sexual assault during traffic stop | |
| $9,000.00 | improper touching during arrest | |
| $190,000.00 | man hit by police car |
