Cleveland Police Misconduct Attorney
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states the following: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." This amendment is the foundation of illegal search and seizure lawsuits. While most people understand illegal search and seizure to be a defense against criminal charges, many are not aware of their ability to sue for damages when this constitutional right is violated.
Contact us for a free consultation if you have been the victim of an unlawful or warrantless search.
If you were a victim of unlawful search and seizure, you have the right to seek compensation for property damage, lost income and other considerations. You may also be entitled to additional damages, including attorneys' fees, if you were deprived of your rights under the Constitution or federal law. We have a complete understanding of the law in these matters, and we pursue every available option in an effort to reach the most favorable outcome for each client. — Partner Nicholas A. DiCello
At Spangenberg Shibley & Liber, our Ohio unlawful search and seizure attorneys are committed to holding law enforcement officials who ignore the law accountable when their actions violate the rights of innocent people. We investigate every aspect of the case, including whether the search and seizure of property was legal and whether the officers even had the legal right to enter your home. Our only focus in these matters is the integrity of your constitutional rights and seeking full compensation if we find that they were violated.
Building a Case for Maximum Recovery
Victims in unlawful search and seizure cases are entitled to seek many of the same types of compensatory damages that a victim might seek in a personal injury claim. We conduct a complete review of your case to determine the full extent of your losses. Some of the damages that are often available in an illegal search and seizure claim are the following:
- Damage that was done to your home, car or personal property
- Loss of income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
Under Section 1983 of the US code, you may also be entitled to recover attorneys' fees if your federal or constitutional rights were denied or if you were the victim of malicious prosecution. In the context of an illegal search and seizure claim, it would be necessary for the police to have knowingly searched your property illegally and arrested you. Depending on the circumstances of your case, additional punitive damages may available under this section as well.
Experienced, Sophisticated, Reputable
Spangenberg Shibley & Liber is among the most respected law enforcement negligence law firms in Ohio and in the United States. For more than 65 years, our attorneys have provided the skillful and dedicated representation necessary to successfully resolve our clients' police misconduct claims. We enjoy an excellent reputation among our peers in the legal community and in the courts. Our opponents know that, before we accept a case, we have fully researched it and that we are prepared to put 100 percent of our firm's resources behind its success.
Free Consultation • Contingency Fees • Spanish and Ukrainian Interpreters
Our lawyers offer free, confidential consultations to determine whether your illegal search claim has merit. Please contact us as soon as possible to avoid deadlines that may exclude you from pursuing damages. We handle all police misconduct cases on a contingency basis, so if we tell you that you have a legitimate claim, be assured that we are prepared to move forward without charging you any attorneys' fees. We will only charge you a fee if we win.
Remember, if you have a claim, there is most likely a statute of limitations clock running, after which you won't have the right to file a lawsuit. Protect your rights by contacting us today or calling us at (888) 633-0360.
