Violation of POBAR Rights

Answer:

We recently received a call from a potential client who worked in Los Angeles County as a police officer. The client wanted to know what recourse he had if his rights under POBAR were violated. Generally speaking, the superior courts in California have jurisdiction over POBAR violations. Courts are able to suppress any evidence that was obtained in violation of POBAR. Courts are able to grant injunctions or restraining orders that would prevent an agency from taking some type of action. Courts are sometimes allowed to order a government agency or department to take some type of action. Courts can also award fees of up to, but not exceeding, $25,000 for each POBAR violation, and they also can award attorneys’ fees.