Sacramento, CA asked in Criminal Law for California

Q: Can male cops use agressive force on females? Such as choke holds and tackling.

I was recently choked and takkled to the ground by two male cops. I had my hands up in surrender and i wasnt harming any person

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David Stephen Kestenbaum
David Stephen Kestenbaum
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: In the field make officers can detain females. Whether the force was excessive is a factual situation for your lawyer to review. I am not site if the cops in Sacramento have Body Worn Cameras or Dash Cams that will show exactly what happened and whether it was within policy or not.

Good luck!

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