Top Tips To Pursuing Actions Against The Police
Anyone who believes that they have been wrongly fully arrested by the police, mistreated whilst in police custody or believe that the police have breached their Human Rights should waste no time in contacting a law firm who has a team of specialists who will be able to offer help, advice and representation on their behalf.
Although it is advisable to act quickly if you believe you have been treated inappropriately by the police as you will need to remember small details, there are timescales in which you are able to pursue a claim which vary depending on the type of complaint and claim you wish to make. Once these times have passed you will not be able to bring court action against the police.
For example if you have been assaulted by the police you are able to pursue a claim up to three years after the event whereas wrongful arrest claims can be made up to six years after the event. Local law firms who specialise in this type of litigation will be able to provide you with full details as to which timescale your particular case would come under.
There are a number of ways you can find out details about the timescales, any other matters or enquiries before you commit yourself. You could simply walk down your local high street and call into each law firm to ask whether they offer this type of legal service, or you could thumb through the phone directories and make countless costly phone calls or you could use the internet and let the search engines do the research for you!
Once you have the names of the law firms it's a good idea to have a look at their websites as many will provide a free phone number for you to call as well as providing an online enquiry form.
Whichever method you chose to use you should be prepared to answer some basic questions in order for the lawyers to offer the most appropriate advice and guidance.
The questions you will be required to give answers to include whether you were arrested, whether the court found you guilty, whether you sustained and injury during your arrest or whilst being held in detention, whether you have already or are considering complaining about the police's conduct and whether you want to claim compensation. There may well be other questions which will need to be asked depending on the type of action you wish to take.
Whilst many people will seek compensation reputable solicitors will also endeavour to obtain an apology from the police as this is equally important for many people if their case against the police is proven.
Reputable law firms will offer the same legal services irrespective of people's ability to pay their fees. Some people may be entitled to Legal Aid while it may be possible for law firms to offer a 'No Win No Fee' service however neither Legal Aid or a 'No Win No Fee' agreement can be absolutely guaranteed until the solicitors have given their professional consideration as to each person's individual actions against the police.
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