Necessary Skills for Asserting Civil Claims Arising from a Criminal Arrest in NY

Individuals arrested and charged by the police are often victims of police misconduct, including false arrests and excessive force. This program, presented by attorney Seymour James, will describe law enforcement behavior that gives rise to civil lawsuits in the state of New York.

Mr. James will address illegal police actions, different types of civil lawsuits, and the requirements for filing a notice of claim in New York State. He will also explain how to preserve and initiate a civil claim against the police and government entities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify illegal police actions that may be addressed with civil lawsuits
2. Describe the types of civil lawsuits that may be brought against individual police officers and government entities
3. How to preserve misconduct claims and lay the foundation for a case
4. Discuss requirements for filing a notice of claim in New York State

This course originally appeared as a part of our June 2019 Bridge the Gap Event.