Police Misconduct: Law and Litigation, 3d, 2022-2023 ed.

Police Misconduct: Law and Litigation examines each step in the police misconduct proceedings process, from initial case evaluation to the court's charge to the jury. You'll get in-depth analysis of all aspects of a civil rights damage action, augmented with thorough coverage of relevant law and procedure. Subjects include:

• Actionable conduct under federal civil rights acts
• Jurisdiction and liability of particular defendants
• Case investigation and evaluation
• Drafting complaints
• Jury selection and instructions
• Absolute and qualified immunity defenses
• Effect of prior court proceedings
• Discovery
• Notice requirements
• Damages
• Attorney fees
• Voir dire
• Trial

In addition, this title:

• Describes significant Supreme Court and lower court rulings in the field
• Identifies the police conduct that qualifies as a constitutional violation
• Presents tactical considerations based on key cases
• Includes checklists and numerous sample litigation materials