Suing Police For Misconduct

Summary

You may have a case under civil rights law, specifically a Section 1983 claim for violation of constitutional rights, and potentially a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The statute of limitations in California is generally two years, but exceptions may apply based on when you discovered the harm. Consulting a lawyer to discuss these potential exceptions and your specific situation is advisable.

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I want to sue SF police department in California if the department for using deceptive interrogation tactics that led to an innocent man's conviction and causing me long-term trauma, what type of law would my case be
You may have a case under civil rights law, specifically a Section * claim for violation of constitutional rights. You could also have a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Where are you located? This could help in providing more specific information.
It happened in San Francisco CA
You may have a strong case under civil rights law, specifically a Section * claim for violation of constitutional rights, and potentially a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Have you gathered any evidence or documentation of the deceptive interrogation tactics and the resultant trauma? This could be vital for your case.
It occurred in *. I'm now * but I just remember a few days ago
You may still have a potential claim, although the passage of time could present challenges due to the statute of limitations. For a Section * claim, the statute of limitations in California is generally two years. However, there could be exceptions based on when you discovered the harm. Consulting a lawyer to discuss these potential exceptions and your specific situation would be advisable.
Have you spoken to any legal professionals about this recently?
No I am trying to use an attorney match site but I didn't know what field of law this would fall under.
Your case likely falls under civil rights law, specifically a Section * claim for violation of constitutional rights. Additionally, you might have a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Given the passage of time, you should consult an attorney to discuss potential exceptions to the statute of limitations.
Have you gathered any evidence or documentation of the deceptive interrogation tactics and the resultant trauma?
Ok thanks
You may have a strong case under civil rights law, specifically a Section * claim for violation of constitutional rights. However, the statute of limitations is a significant factor here. Consulting with an attorney as soon as possible is crucial to explore potential exceptions and evaluate your evidence.
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