Under the United States Constitution, you are entitled to certain inalienable rights. The legislation in place designed to protect you strives to provide equal opportunities for everyone. Similarly, this legislation allows you to take action against those parties who would try to deny you the right to safety and happiness.
The civil rights and liberties lawyers in Tucson can argue for your right to fair treatment in civil court. If you feel you’ve been discriminated against due to your age, race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, or disability, you can bring your concerns to Zanes Law Injury Lawyers.
U.S. Code 1983 and Your Right to Legal Action
Arizona is one of many states that provides its government officials, police officers, and related bodies with what is known as “qualified immunity.” This immunity protects the aforementioned parties from certain civil suits. That said, qualified immunity is not comprehensive. There are circumstances under which you can still summon these parties to court.
In instances where a protected official’s behavior either violates your right to constitutional protections or appears to deliberately put you in harm’s way, you can bring that party to civil court. These qualified immunity exceptions are made possible thanks to 42 USC § 1983. You can similarly pursue wrongful death cases against these parties courtesy of 42 USC § 1988.
With that in mind, do not let an authority figure try and talk you out of your right to legal action. You can work with our civil rights and liberties attorneys in Tucson to discuss your experience with discrimination. In turn, we can reference U.S. Code 1983 to bring your case before the Arizona Attorney General.
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When to Pursue a Civil Rights Case
Not every civil rights lawsuit is going to target a police officer or person in a position of power. How do you know when you have a civil rights case on your hands? These cases most often involve:
- Wrongful arrest
- Undue force
- Denied employment or workplace discrimination
- Denied right to free speech, right to religious practices, right to due process, and right to petition the government
- Government overreach
- Misguided vaccine mandates
Our attorneys can help you identify a civil rights case based on the treatment you receive while interacting with another person. Evidence, including recordings of the event and bystander testimony, can help us make a case for compensation in court.
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The Benefits of Collaborating with a Tucson Civil Rights Attorney
You can tell when another person tries to discriminate against you. What’s difficult is distinguishing what legislation can help you address that behavior in court. Fortunately, you don’t have to break down Arizona’s legislation before you file a civil complaint. Instead, our Tuscon civil rights and liberties attorneys can do that for you.
Our team helps you establish your initial civil rights complaint and represent it before the applicable parties. Whether this is the state attorney general or a civil court judge, we can present your losses and request that you receive financial support in return for your damages. This can include means to cover both the economic and non-economic damages you endured.
Moreover, we can manage communication with any parties related to your case. This means that you can avoid any slander, hate crimes, or intimidation attempts from the party you name in your complaint. We can instead field those communications and protect you from further harm. You can learn more about these services during a case consultation.
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Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Cases
The term “discrimination” covers a vast scope of mistreatment. Police officers, however, can take these violations a step further. Because police officers can engage in behaviors that civilians cannot, it can be difficult to determine when their behavior violates your civil rights.
In most cases, you have the right to take action against a police officer or a precinct if you’ve experienced:
- False arrest
- Illegal search and seizure
- Excessive force
- Abuse of power
- Racial profiling
Make sure you have evidence of these experiences when you bring your case forward. Of course, our team can analyze your circumstances and bring in additional support to bolster your case. However, first-hand evidence presented alongside your initial complaint can make it easier for your suit to move forward.
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Filing a Civil Rights Complaint
The process of filing a civil rights complaint sees you bring your written concerns before Arizona’s state attorney general. As of 2022, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has a civil rights intake questionnaire available on his website for residents’ use.
This questionnaire allows you to detail:
- Your own personal information
- The information you have on the party you want to hold liable for your losses
- The date and nature of the alleged discrimination
- Whether or not the discrimination is ongoing
- The status of any legal action you may have already taken
Upon filing your complaint with this office, a representative can reach out to you and discuss your next available course of action.
At the same time, a Tucson civil rights and liberties attorney can work with you to concisely present the information you have about your experience with discrimination. We can also work with local civil courts to begin pursuing compensation on your behalf.
Filing Deadlines for Civil Rights Cases
The deadlines that apply to today’s civil rights & liberties cases can vary depending on who you name as liable in your initial suit. If you want to take legal action against an individual, corporation, or non-government entity, you can do so within Arizona’s unquantified statutes.
A.R.S. §12-541 gives you one year to respond to undue slander, while A.R.S. §12-542 allows you two years to file a personal injury case. You can discuss these statutes and others in more detail when you bring the details of your case to a Tucson civil rights & liberties lawyer.
Your deadlines may be altered, however, if you choose to bring a complaint against a government institution or police officer. While the aforementioned exceptions to qualified immunity allow you to bring your suit forward, A.R.S §12-821.01 requires you to submit your complaint within 180 days of the alleged mistreatment.
We Challenge Discrimination in Civil Court
You have the right to legal action if another person violates your constitutional rights. Whether you’re contending with police brutality or discrimination, our civil rights and liberties attorneys in Tucson, AZ, at Zanes Law can step in and defend your right to reasonable treatment.
For more information about civil rights cases throughout Arizona and Tucson, you can schedule a time to come into our office. We’re available to book your case consultation over the phone or through our website. Contact us today to learn more about your right to compensation in a civil rights and liberties case.
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