Dakota County Police Misconduct Lawyers
When Constitutional Rights are at Stake
Questions of constitutional rights are often associated with procedural matters: did the police follow proper protocols when arresting a subject? Did a property owner receive a fair hearing from a local city council or zoning board? Did a municipality overstep its constitutional authority in a land use case? At the law office of Kelly & Lemmons, our attorneys represent police, landowners, and municipalities in matters related to constitutional issues and civil rights. In cases alleging police misconduct, we work with investigators in reviewing the actions of arresting officers and standard operating procedures used by the law enforcement community. In cases involving property rights, our office works closely with businesses and property owners in reviewing council hearings, review processes, and other procedural matters to determine if our client received proper consideration according to the requirements of the law.
If you are a police officer under investigation on charges of any police misconduct, or are a property owner denied due process by a governing authority, contact the law office of Kelly & Lemmons today to schedule an appointment to discuss your case with our attorneys.
Questions of Police Misconduct
Kelly & Lemmons defends police officers accused of police misconduct in cases involving the following:
- Use of excessive force
- Misuse of canine units
- Excessive use of a Taser
- Excessive use of pepper spray
- Beating a suspect while handcuffed or in custody
- Improper use of deadly force
In defending law enforcement officers facing charges of police misconduct, we review witness statements, video footage if available, chips from stun guns, and other pertinent evidence. We contextualize an officer's actions in terms of his or her training, the situation at hand, and what standard operating procedures call for in these kinds of situations.
Property Rights and Constitutional Issues
Under Section 1 of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, 42 U.S.C. §1983, landowners can sue municipalities for violations of their civil rights where due process or equal protection violations are involved.
Section 1983 actions can be complicated by a number of factors. Our attorneys have represented a number of clients in these kinds of cases and offer a thorough understanding of what can be an abstruse area of the law.
As city attorneys, we know how important it is to hold powerful government officials accountable when they transgress Constitutional boundaries. When government regulators or local officials threaten your livelihood or deprive you of your ability to use your own property, you need an aggressive litigation team familiar with the complex procedural defenses the law gives government officials.
The Constitution and the Civil Rights Act of 1871 provide checks on the government's ability to interfere with your property rights. Under 42 U.S.C. §1983, government officials who deprives you of your property rights secured under the Constitution may be held accountable. If the government deprives you of a property right without providing you with some form of due process, potentially in the form of a hearing, your Constitutional rights may have been violated.
Additionally, the 14th amendment entitles you to equal protection under the laws of the state, The intersection of property rights and Constitutional law represents a complex area of law, and our attorneys are here to help you navigate through its mires. If you think that a government policy or government action has deprived you of a Constitutional right, please contact us today.
Contact St. Paul Civil/Constitutional Rights Attorneys at Kelly & Lemmons
While the foundational principles in constitutional law remain unchanging, how these principles are applied in a changing, dynamic economic and cultural setting presents certain challenges. At Kelly & Lemmons, we remain at the forefront of these issues, providing the legal guidance and representation needed by officers facing new law enforcement challenges and landowners interested in protecting their rights.
To schedule an appointment and discuss your case, contact civil rights attorneys at the law office of Kelly & Lemmons today.
Legal Representation for Law Enforcement Personnel
Our reputation for integrity and effective representation in labor law has earned Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. preferred counsel status for the Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union Local 320 and the Team Legal Defense Plan. Thousands of police officers, sheriff's deputies, court personnel, including court reporters and other public employees, can count on us in administrative disciplinary hearings regarding dismissal, demotion, suspension, reprimand, or transfer for alleged misconduct. Our firm is well versed in the Garrity Law, Tennessen warnings, Loudermill hearings, and the Police Officers' Bill of Rights in protecting the rights of public safety employees.
Our experience in representing police officers charged in police misconduct cases has placed us at the forefront of this evolving area of law.