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April 17, 2026

Have You Been Injured Due to Excessive Force by the Police or Other Law Enforcement Authorities?

Since 1985, Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers has been holding authorities accountable for violations of North Carolinians’ Constitutional rights. Our police brutality lawyers are ready to help you however we can. Contact us online or call 919-778-9700 and let’s review your police misconduct claim. You may be entitled to compensation, and you deserve justice.

There are no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive financial compensation for your injuries.

What is Police Brutality?

Police brutality is a term used to describe police misconduct, especially that involving excessive use of force.

Examples of police brutality include:

  • Excessive use of force
  • Unwarranted physical assault by an officer
  • Sexual assault or abuse by an officer
  • Denial of medical care by an officer
  • Excessively harsh interrogation techniques

Experienced Police Brutality Lawyers Serving Goldsboro

If you believe you’ve been the victim of police brutality or misconduct, call the police brutality lawyers at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers at 919-778-9700.

The case review is free and 100% confidential. If you decide to hire us, there are no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we win your case and receive financial compensation.

They made a hard time in my life easier to endure.

–Melissa C., Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers client

“What Are My Rights Under the Constitution?”

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The Constitution offers many protections against police brutality and other forms of police misconduct.

Fourth Amendment — The Fourth Amendment protects a person from “unreasonable” search and seizure. In general, searches and seizures must be cleared in advance by a judge. When a search is made in a routine traffic stop or while an officer is on patrol, the officer must have probable cause that a crime has been committed.

Fifth Amendment — The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution protects an individual from making self-incriminating statements. Anyone placed under arrest must be read their “Miranda” rights, which provides for your “right to remain silent.” The Fifth Amendment also requires that all people are treated with due process.

Eighth Amendment — The Eighth Amendment protects people from “cruel and unusual punishment.” It prohibits punishments that are disproportionate to the offense, and has also been interpreted to protect individuals from use of excessive force or abuse by the police while in custody.

Fourteenth Amendment — In conjunction with the Fifth Amendment’s “Due Process” clause, the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees the right to due process. The Fourteenth Amendment states that no person shall be denied life, liberty, or property without due process of law. This applies to property searches and seizures, use of police violence, and even interrogation techniques.

If you believe your Constitutional rights have been violated, you deserve justice and you may be entitled to financial compensation.

For a FREE consultation with a police brutality lawyer, please call 919-778-9700 or complete the fast and easy form below.

There is never any obligation and you won’t pay upfront costs or attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.

Free Case Review

If you’ve been injured by the police, it’s crucial to understand your rights. Riddle & Riddle is here to guide you through the process and help you secure the compensation you deserve.

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Justice for ALL North Carolinians

Since 1985, Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers’ police brutality lawyers have been holding authorities accountable.

Our team is led by attorney Gene Riddle, who has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Super Lawyers. He is the recipient of the 2014 Litigator Award and maintains Martindale-Hubbell’s prestigious AV Preeminent rating (see disclaimer below).

In one recent case, attorney Riddle won a $5 million judgment on behalf of female inmates were sexually assaulted by a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy while in custody. In this police brutality case, Riddle argued that the deputy’s actions had violated the Plaintiffs’ Constitutional rights and constituted “cruel and unusual” punishment (see disclaimer below).

All North Carolinians deserve justice, no matter what.

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If you’ve been the victim of police brutality in the Goldsboro NC area, our police brutality lawyers would love to help you.

For a FREE, 100% confidential consultation with a police brutality and misconduct lawyer, please call 919-778-9700 today.

There are no attorney fees unless we recover financial compensation for you.

We believe Justice Counts™ for ALL North Carolinians, even those who are suspected of a crime or have been previously convicted.

They handled my case very professionally, with respect from beginning to end.

–Joseph W., Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers client

Allegations of police brutality are serious, and we take these cases seriously. Please call 919-778-9700 today to speak with a police brutality lawyer who can help. We also serve clients in police brutality cases in greater North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville.

There is no obligation, and there are no upfront costs or attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.