False Arrest and Police Misconduct
C. Elliot Kessler
Price: $55.00 300 pages. 1 Softcover Volume. Forms on One 3.5" Diskette.Published January 2002.
ISBN-13: 978-1-57823-106-5 / ISBN-10: 1-57823-106-X
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*Bonus!!! Includes sample forms on 3.5" diskette in RTF (Rich Text Format). This format allows the user to open the files for use or editing in either Microsoft Word or Corel Wordperfect.
About the Book:
Written in clear English and with a minimum of legalese, this work guides the reader through the legal issues involved in bringing legal action due to police misconduct. It explains the legal requirements of false arrest, excessive force, negligence and malicious prosecution causes of action, and contains the legal authority to bring these cases to a successful conclusion. It offers guidance on the critical issues of pretrial discovery, the statute of limitations, choice of federal or state court and filing Notice of Claims. The book then presents, both in print and on a 3.5" floppy disk, a variety of forms that can be adapted to bringing your own case based on police misconduct.
The book guides the reader through:
- The kinds of legal action that can be brought
- The legal requirements of various causes of action
- Choosing a forum (federal or state court) to present the case
- Determining who can be sued
- Preparing a Notice of Claim
- Gathering facts and demanding pretrial discovery
- Drafting a Complaint
The forms cover:
- Client Interview Sheet
- Demand for Discovery
- Notice of Claims
- Late Notice of Claims
- Complaint in State Court for False Arrest, Negligence and Malicious Prosecution
- Complaint in Federal Court for False Arrest, Excessive Force and Malicious Prosecution
About the Author:
C. Elliot Kessler has practiced in the area of criminal law for 12 years and worked as a research attorney for both the California Supreme Court and California Court of Appeal.