Bernstein & Maryanoff

Florida Sexual Abuse Lawyers
Holding Police Officers Accountable

People understand that when they are dealing with police officers, they need to listen to them and obey their orders. We have all been taught that the police are here to protect us, but there are certain situations that unfortunately lead to terrible consequences. These situations involve sexual abuse by police officers, and there are few situations in which the victim of this conduct has less of an idea of how to proceed. Below you'll find a brief description of this issue, and if you or someone you love has suffered as a result of these types of actions you need to seek the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers as soon as possible.

How Police Sexual Abuse Situations Arise

There are certain elements of an interpersonal dynamic that are usually present that can lead to situations of sexual abuse. One of the most fundamental variables in this regard is power, and anyone who is a civilian understands that someone with a badge is in a position of authority. Therefore, most people are hesitant or even refuse to disobey the direction of a police officer for obvious fear of consequences. In many situations, this is all it takes for this type of conduct to proceed.

How to Deal with Police Sexual Abuse Incidents

If you or someone you love has been sexually abused by a police officer, you are likely terrified and want nothing less than to take action. However, as difficult as it may seem, you owe it to yourself and to anyone else who could be the target of this conduct to stand up for your legal rights.

Not wanting to simply contact the police and report this conduct is understandable. Therefore, a good place to start is to seek the help of Florida sexual abuse attorneys who have experience with these types of cases. These attorneys will know how to proceed so that every step that's possible will be taken to protect those who have been harmed from retribution.

In addition, a Florida sexual abuse lawsuit can be filed while the police department deals with their internal disciplinary procedures, and many times these situations lead to a criminal arrest and prosecution. If the civil lawsuit is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the victim for the harm that was suffered.

If this has happened to you, do not let fear allow this conduct to continue. Stand up for your rights by contacting the Florida sexual abuse lawyers at Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.