QUESTION
Does a police officer have the right to slam me to the ground when I had not been informed why I was being arrested or detained. I was not armed
Asked on Mar 27th, 2019 on Police Misconduct - Florida
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Came out of a club, with 3 friends we had all been drinking. I was the passenger. We were calling a Lyft ride to get back to hotel. Office came up to car yelling at us. Told us to get out of car. I asked what is going on. He told me to put my hands on hood and I complied along with putting my I'd on hood of car. Next thing I know I'm being slammed to the car being told I'm resisting arrest when I don't even know why I'm being arrested. I was no threat to that office. Friend of mine recorded the bruit force with which I was handled. Is a police officer allowed to put his hands on me without reason?
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"Friend of mine recorded the bruit force with which I was handled." and therein my be the issue. The question as phrased begs the obvious answer of "No, they can't slam you to the ground for no reason". That stated, one will need to review the cell cam AND if available the body cam, especially when alcohol is involved in the issues. Your recollection of cooperating may be different than revealed otherwise. You should meet with an injury or civil rights lawyer to review the video and go from there.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2019 at 5:39 AM
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