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
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