POLICE MISCONDUCT
Holding Police Accountable.
We fight for victims of police abuse—those who have endured excessive force, false arrests,
malicious prosecutions, and years lost to wrongful imprisonment.
ABUSE OF POWER
Standing Up Against Police Misconduct.
Police misconduct undermines public trust and destroys countless innocent lives. Victims face not only physical harm but also wrongful prosecutions, reputational damage, and years behind bars. At Rickner Moskovitz LLP, we expose misconduct, demand accountability, and relentlessly fight for justice for those harmed by police abuse.
How Police Misconduct Happens.
Abuse of authority takes many forms, from physical violence to fabricated charges and wrongful prosecutions. Victims are too often silenced, their lives upended and futures stolen, while misconduct continues unchecked and accountability is ignored.
THE MOST COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE:
Excessive force causing serious injury or death.
False arrests based on fabricated or ignored evidence.
Retaliation against individuals who assert their rights.
Failure to provide life-saving medical aid.
PROVEN RESULTS
Police Misconduct Cases.
Our attorneys have secured justice for victims of police misconduct:
$4,500,000 verdict for Roger Basile, beaten by Nassau County police while handcuffed, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.
$2,550,000 for the Estate of Barrington Williams, who died in custody after officers ignored his asthma attack.
$2,000,000 for Julian Douglas and Sahel Green, wrongfully jailed when police withheld forensic evidence.
$600,000 federal jury award for a mother falsely arrested in an NYPD precinct.
$280,000 for a man beaten by NYPD warrant squad officers.
$220,000 for a woman whose home was destroyed during an NYPD search.
$157,500 for a woman wrongfully detained in a psychiatric ward.
$97,500 for a man arrested despite surveillance proving innocence.
$85,000 for a juvenile abused by police during transport.
$40,000 for a woman falsely arrested and held for 45 minutes.
A new trial for Dushanne Ashley after we exposed fabricated evidence.
These results send a clear message: police officers and departments that abuse their power will be held accountable, and victims deserve justice and respect.
Our Approach.
Every case requires aggressive advocacy and careful investigation. We:
Uncover hidden evidence and expose misconduct.
Challenge unlawful arrests and fabricated charges.
Pursue damages for physical, emotional, and reputational harm.
Take cases to trial when settlements aren’t enough.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Misconduct includes excessive force, false arrests, fabricated evidence, failure to provide medical aid, and other abuses of authority.
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Yes. Even if charges were dismissed, you may have a case if you were wrongfully arrested, injured, or prosecuted.
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Damages may include medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and punitive damages against the officers or municipality.
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Deadlines vary depending on whether your claim is federal or state, but time limits are short. Contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Ready to Discuss Your Case?
If you or a loved one has suffered from police abuse, you don’t have to face it alone. Our attorneys are ready to fight for accountability and justice.