Even we have proof the person wasn't been violent towards the officers?
The person cs gassed has 40% burns to his body and is permenantly scarred.
What can be done please?
2007-08-12 22:30:57 · 11 answers · asked by ஐ♥Nikki♥ஐ 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
CS Gas does not cause burns as far as I am aware and I have been in a chamber filled with the stuff for Army training. However there is a possibility that there has been an allergic reaction which you would have to supply medical evidence. That said if they can prove just cause then you have no case if however you can prove excessive force then you have a case, try the police complaints authority for a starting point
2007-08-12 22:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by pete m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of device was this? CS does not leave burns. Are you talking about an aresol canister? Or a grenade? What kind of confined space? That is important. Answer me that and I'll tell you about the burns.
Your question does not provide enough detail for me to comment much. No law was broke by the two officers using CS on one suspect. If the suspect was not resisting then that would be a violation.
Flesh out some more of what happened and I'll be more specific.
2007-08-12 23:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by El Scott 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each state has a law regarding recording conversations. If you live in a one party state, that means as long as one person in the conversation is aware it's being recorded it's a legal tape. Two party state means both parties have to be aware and consent to it. I BELIEVE PA is a one party state. You should contact an attorney where you live and ask before you do it. 12 states right now are two party states, but that does change with new legislation. By the way, those little pocket recorders are AWFUL... I tried one for my work. The good ones that actually pick up a conversation will almost cost you what she owes you... :(
2016-05-21 04:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by nanci 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1. CS does not burn.
#2.Not being violent is irrelevant. The person only has to be barricaded and refusing to surrender.
#3. Boo Hoo Hoo. Poor old criminal. It's getting hard to break the law these days.
2007-08-12 23:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by hoovarted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal.
As for what can be done, you can complain to the police for one. If they have acted in a manner that they shoudl not have, then you will be doing them and us a service by bringing up a case of wrongful action. However, bear in mind that what they did may have been legal and at the time, reasonably justified.
You can also try to sue, but you would need to take legal advice on that.
2007-08-12 23:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by The Patriot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you physically resist arrest, yes they can use reasonable "pain compliance" techniques to get you to stop, even if you're not actually attacking the cops but just not letting them handcuff you or take you away. And you don't get scars or physical burns from CS, you must be confusing it with mustard gas or something.
2007-08-13 04:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two police officers and one suspect. As far as I can see they shouldn't need to use CS, particularly if he wasn't offering any violence. Was one, or both officers female? Because that would explain it, as they would be much more likely to resort to weaponry than male officers.
If they can't handle a passive situation like this, then they are not up to the job. See a solicitor.
2007-08-13 01:59:51 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you have a case for unnecessary force, however i would be very interested to know what your proof consists of, I'd then be able to give you an assessment of whether it is likely to hold up in such a case.
2007-08-12 22:51:02 · answer #8 · answered by eriverpipe 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nothing, the police dont use CS gas on someone unless they are considered a threat
2007-08-12 22:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it should be taken up with a solicitor, you can usually get half hour free with most, also try the CSA for advice they are usually pretty good.....
2007-08-12 22:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋