When
police officers apprehend a person over suspicions of DWI, the law
requires them to follow certain procedures. It is because of these
procedures that many arrests proceed without trouble. Unfortunately,
there can be times when police officers use too much force on an
individual they’re arresting.
The
majority of North Carolina law officers perform their job and serve
the community well. However, when officers exceed their authority and
injure the people they are required to protect, it might constitute a
civil rights violation and the injured parties can claim
compensation.
How
does one determine if an officer is behaving reasonably or is already
using excessive force? Different factors that must be assessed
include the suspect’s behavior (is he being uncooperative and
posing a threat to officers?), the extent of the injuries sustained
by the suspect, and the actions permitted an officer in the
jurisdiction he serves. Evidence from witnesses and video footage
also come to play.
The
manner in which a police officer behaves during a DWI arrest can play
a huge role in how you defend yourself against the charge. Every
facet of police conduct—from what they do or say to how they gather
evidence during your arrest—needs to be examined.
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