Civil Rights Attorneys In Baltimore
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Did you know that approximately one out of every thousand black men will likely be killed by police violence? And that black people in general are up to three and a half times more likely than white people to be killed by police, even when they are not attacking and do not have a weapon? As seen in the past year with the deaths of William Green, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and more, we need a way to enhance the police accountability throughout the country and avoid these tragic deaths. The deaths of future black men and women can be avoided, but there must be some more police accountability put in place.
Some of the things to consider when discussing police accountability include:
- Time it takes for an officer to be charged
- How bad officers still retain jobs
- Changes that are being made
Civil Rights Attorneys In Baltimore
At Murphy Falcon & Murphy, our team of civil rights lawyers have extensive experience working with police brutality cases, and we have been able to secure large settlements in previous cases. Some of the notable cases that we have handled include the case of William Green, Freddie Gray, Albert Mosley, and more. Contact our Baltimore office today to learn more about our team or to schedule a consultation to discuss your own case. We will always continue to fight for the rights of all of our clients and continue to push toward further accountability for officers so that these tragic deaths can be avoided.
Waiting For Officers To Be Charged
In many cases, if a police officer commits an act that may be a crime, it could be in self defense. Both legally and in the public eye, police officers have a higher bar for the actions that they take than civilians. Because of this, prosecutors will often take more time to bring up charges so that they can ensure they are solid. Some officers are even able to consult with a lawyer and may be able to review evidence before they make a public statement. However, in some cases — like that of George Floyd — the evidence was shared publicly and spread quickly, causing legal action to be expedited.
How Are Bad Officers Still Employed?
Since most police misconduct claims are handled by their own in-house justice system. If an officer has acted violently or in an improper manner, they may not lose their job, but be fined, have their job changed to a desk job, or be forced to take unpaid leave. These actions are not always widely known, and even if an officer is dismissed or forced to resign, they may still be able to get a job with other police departments in the future.
Changes Being Made
While there are still many changes to be made, there has been some hope in the last year as justice systems have accused and tried the killers of black men and women across the country. Further police reform is still needed, and the team at Murphy Falcon & Murphy will always be pushing for civil rights and trying to ensure those that have committed crimes are held accountable.
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If you or someone you love has been involved in a police brutality case, get in touch with the Maryland team at Murphy Falcon & Murphy. Our lawyers will work with you to ensure that you have the strongest case possible to bring before the courts. We look forward to hearing from you as we work to enhance police accountability.
Call 410.951.8744 today for more information.