Legal Actions For Police Misconduct

Summary

You can file complaints and sue for wrongful arrest, police misconduct, and court errors. Forms include Government Claim Form and Civil Rights Complaint. Relevant codes are California Civil Code Section 52.1 and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. Contact Shasta County Superior Court for more details.

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Hi ****! It seems like your question got cut off. Could you please complete your question regarding California law?
In California I was pulled over for a out headlight. After I came back all clear instead of the cop issuing my fix it to let he went onto the county's court website and lookede up. He saw a case that was expunged and all charges were supposed to read NOT GILTY but due to a error on the course end it did not so the cop called for backup yanked be out of my car and beat me up and took me to jail. All becausey heFlight
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Here are some steps you might consider:
- **File a Complaint**: Report the officer's conduct to the Internal Affairs division of the police department.
- **Expungement Correction**: Contact the court to correct the error in your expungement records.
- **Legal Assistance**: Consult with a civil rights attorney for potential claims of police misconduct and wrongful arrest.
Would you like information on how to file a complaint or find a local attorney?
There is a new California Senate bill SB50 doesn't that new law prohibit him from pulling me over for a low level infraction in the first place
****, SB * does have provisions impacting traffic stops for low-level infractions. Here are the key points:
- **Prohibitions**: SB * restricts law enforcement from stopping vehicles for certain minor infractions.
- **Focus**: It aims to reduce pretextual stops that can lead to escalations.
Would you like more information on how to address the error in your expungement records?
I'm being charged with delaying a officer, possession of controlled substance, and my headlight
****, based on the charges you're facing in California, here are some general points to consider:
- **Delaying an Officer**: Penal Code *(a)(*) addresses resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer.
- **Possession of Controlled Substance**: Health and Safety Code * covers this offense.
- **Headlight Violation**: Vehicle Code * pertains to operating a vehicle without proper lighting.
Would you like information on potential defenses or how to find legal representation?
Is there a law that governs the procedure for a headlight stop. Can they look up court cases when everything else is clear does a past case give him the right to detain me
****, here are some general points regarding your questions:
- **Headlight Stop**: Vehicle Code * allows officers to pull over vehicles without proper lighting.
- **Checking Court Cases**: Officers may run checks to verify identity and outstanding warrants, but expunged cases should not be used against you.
- **Detention Rights**: Detaining you based on an error in expunged records may constitute wrongful arrest.
Would you like information on how to correct the expungement error or file a complaint against the officer?
What for and who can I sue? Include form numbers and titles, civil codes and authorities
****, you might consider potential legal actions based on your situation. Here's a general outline for suing:
Potential Claims
*. **Wrongful Arrest and Detention**
- **Form**: Government Claim Form (for claims against public entities)
- **Civil Code**: California Civil Code Section *.* (Bane Act)
- **Authority**: California Government Code Section *
*. **Police Misconduct and Excessive Force**
- **Form**: Civil Rights Complaint (Federal Court)
- **Civil Code**: * U.S.C. Section *
- **Authority**: U.S. Constitution, Fourth Amendment
*. **Expungement Record Error**
- **Form**: Petition for Order (Judicial Council Form CR-*)
- **Civil Code**: California Penal Code Section *.*
- **Authority**: California Rules of Court
Contact Information for Local Courts
Could you provide your specific location in California to offer details of the nearest court for filing these forms?
Would you like more information on finding an attorney to assist with these claims?
Shasta county.

Shasta County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Court St, Redding, CA *
Website: www.shasta.courts.ca.gov

Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or find legal representation?
Yes file a complaint and sue both the courts for the error the cop and Anderson of for damages,
****, here's a brief guide on how to proceed:
*. **Filing a Complaint**:
- **Officer Misconduct**: File a complaint with the Internal Affairs Division of the police department.
- **Court Error**: Contact the Shasta County Superior Court to address the expungement error.
*. **Suing for Damages**:
- **Wrongful Arrest**:
- **Form**: Government Claim Form.
- **Civil Code**: California Civil Code Section *.* (Bane Act).
- **Authority**: California Government Code Section *.
- **Police Misconduct**:
- **Form**: Civil Rights Complaint (Federal Court).
- **Civil Code**: * U.S.C. Section *.
- **Authority**: U.S. Constitution, Fourth Amendment.
~Shasta County Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Court St, Redding, CA *
Website: www.shasta.courts.ca.gov

Would you like more information on finding legal representation?
Can I sue for anything else
****, here are some additional potential claims you might consider:
*. **Negligence by the Court**:
- **Form**: Civil Complaint Form.
- **Civil Code**: California Civil Code Section *.
*. **Infliction of Emotional Distress**:
- **Form**: Civil Complaint Form.
- **Civil Code**: California Civil Code Section *.
Would you like more details on any of these claims?
Yes
****, here are more details on the additional potential claims:
*. **Negligence by the Court**:
- **Form**: Civil Complaint Form (Available at the court or online).
- **Civil Code**: California Civil Code Section *.
- **Authority**: California Government Code Section *.
*. **Infliction of Emotional Distress**:
- **Form**: Civil Complaint Form.
- **Civil Code**: California Civil Code Section *.
- **Authority**: California Rules of Court.
Would you like guidance on how to fill out these forms or details on finding an attorney?