Minnesota Police Abuse? Contact an Attorney Who Can Help

Police officers and other law enforcement personnel in Minnesota are sworn to uphold the U.S. and Minnesota constitutions and enforce federal, state and local laws; they are paid with our money to serve and protect the public. While many officers serve honorably, behave ethically and act heroically, we all too often read horrific news stories and see disturbing videos of what can happen when they abuse their significant power.

If you or someone you love was harmed by police brutality or other misconduct by law enforcement in Minnesota, you may feel powerless, but you have legal rights, including the right to sue for damages and demand accountability. It is critical to understand those rights. You may be able to win financial compensation from the offending municipality or entity responsible for the wrongdoing of its officers.

We Fight for the Rights of Police Victims in Minnesota

It can be hard to know what to do after the shock and physical and/or emotional pain of a civil rights violation. It is normal to feel angry about unjust treatment or afraid of retaliation if you report what happened. At Great Plains Injury Law, based in Minneapolis, our mission is to fight for the rights of victims who have been mistreated. We can answer your questions about cases involving:

• Excessive force by a Minnesota cop, state trooper, deputy or correctional officer

• Sexual abuse by a Minnesota police officer, sheriff or deputy

• Denial of medical care or medication or other medical neglect in a Minnesota jail or prison

• Jail or prison suicide in Minnesota

• Jail neglect or abuse of a Minnesota inmate

• Protesters beaten or otherwise abused by police in Minneapolis, St. Paul or elsewhere

• The use of deadly force against a citizen or resident

• Minnesota police shootings and taser injuries

• Wrongful death at the hands of Minnesota law enforcement

• Constitutional violations involving illegal searches and seizures or Miranda Rights

• Death in a county sheriff’s custody in Minnesota

• Illegal traffic stops and lack of probable cause

• Injury claims against the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) and other departments

Get Your Questions Answered by a Minnesota Civil Rights Lawyer

Officers who break the law can and should face consequences for their actions, but that may require the help of an experienced lawyer. Since every case is different, and because misinformation is all over the internet and on social media, it is important to get correct answers to questions like:

• What can I do if my family member was beaten by a cop in Minnesota?

• What are my rights if a Minnesota officer raped or coerced me or a family member into having sex?

• What if I was assaulted or chemically injured while protesting ICE in Minnesota?

• What does Minnesota law say about police officers using deadly force against a citizen?

• What can I do if officers entered my home or searched my vehicle or property without a warrant?

• I was racially profiled by cops in Minnesota. What rights do I have?

• Does my case qualify for a Section 1983 claim?

• Who do I sue if I was a victim of a wrongful arrest or unlawful detention in Minnesota?

• How long does a police brutality lawsuit (claim) take?

• How much is a Minnesota police brutality case worth?

Minneapolis Attorney for Sexual Abuse or Assault by Police, State Troopers, Sheriffs and Corrections Officers

If you or a family member was victimized by a police officer or county sheriff’s personnel in Minnesota and you are unsure about how to proceed, please reach out to our firm. You can discuss your case confidentially with a lawyer by calling 612-877-6400.

"After contacting many law firms that were unwilling to take my case, I was referred to Patrick. At our first meeting, he was open and candid with me about the legal process, taking time to hear the details of my situation and explaining all of my legal options in a clear and concise manner. 

Patrick validated everything I went through. He heard me and was my voice, and kept my best interests in mind the entire time. I highly recommend him as legal counsel." — Kacey