Prison Guard Misconduct Lawyers:
Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside & Orange Counties
Prison is dangerous enough when you are surrounded by hardened criminals. But what if the people tasked with keeping the peace in prison become part of the problem? Prison guard misconduct is a serious issue in the state of California, worsened by overcrowded prisons and widely prevalent gang influence.
If you were unlawfully beaten or abused in any way by a prison guard, you can seek damages under state and federal law. Just because you are stuck in jail does not mean you have lost all your rights. Prison guards are responsible for keeping you safe as you serve your sentence and should be taken to task for wrongdoings.
Types of Prison Guard Abuse
With so much power over inmates, prison guards have the opportunity to abuse their prisoners in a number of ways. Here are some common forms of guard abuses:
- Physical abuse, random or routine beatings, torture or murder
- Sexual abuse such as rape and assault
- Psychological abuse like taunting, threats or humiliation
- Failure to control jail deaths or violence
- Failure to stop rapes or assaults among inmates
- Failure to prevent jail suicides
- Jail Medical Neglect
PRISON GUARD ABUSE
We want to hear your story
If you are reading this, it is likely that you or a loved one was a victim of abuse from a prison guard or correctional officer.
If this is true for your situation, please contact us to discuss the facts of your case. There is no cost, nor an obligation to do so, but if you do, we will try our absolute best to help you receive the justice that you or your loved one deserves.
We fight for your civil rights and justice for the people who have been the unfortunate victim of abuse from a correctional officer or prison guard.
Prison guards have a difficult responsibility to ensure safety in an extremely tense and dangerous environment. Although they cannot reasonably prevent all acts of violence in a prison, there is a line crossed when they negligently or maliciously carry out their duties. These abuses in detention are not limited to state of federal prisons. Police custody injuries and deaths deserve the same attention and remediations.
Damages for Prison Guard Abuse Victims
The 8th amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects inmates against cruel and unusual punishment from their government and provides the foundation for fighting back against prison guard misconduct. Prison guards and administers can be liable for abuse perpetrated in their prisons.
Prisoners can file Section 1983 claims against a guard or prison and seek damages for a plethora of reasons. Pain and suffering, denial of civil rights and wrongful death damages for victims’ families can be sought under Section 1983.
Speak to a Los Angeles Prison Guard Misconduct Attorney
You may be in prison, but that does not mean you do not have equal protection under the law. The Sehat Law Firm can help you stand up to the prison power structure and assert your rights. With offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, Long Beach and Riverside, our civil rights and police misconduct lawyers can guide you through the painstaking process of filing an inmate abuse claim. Contact us today for a free consultation.