Police Misconduct

WE HANDLE MANY TYPES OF FALSE ARREST CLAIMS

We handle many types of false arrest claims, Our clients’ civil rights claims typically arise out of our clients being falsely detained or falsely arrested by corrupt Police officers for false matters and which they should never have been detained or arrested. We work closely with our clients’ criminal defense attorneys to obtain a favorable outcome of any criminal charges and to ensure all information and materials required for a successful civil claim are secured during the criminal case.

FALSE ARREST COMMITTED BY THE POLICE

When most people think about the police committing false arrest, they think it refers to an arrest that was not supported by evidence. But this is not the standard for measuring whether the police have falsely arrested someone. To be guilty of false arrest, the police must act without authority, or beyond the scope of their powers.

For example, imagine someone whom the police arrest based on another person’s sworn statement. The evidence later shows the sworn statement was a lie. However, as long as a judge found the statement reasonable at the time and issued a warrant based on it, the police acted properly in making the arrest. In this situation there is no case of false arrest against the police because they have the authority to arrest those they reasonably suspect of having committed a crime.

By contrast, suppose a police officer arrests someone because that person insulted the officer or did something the officer didn’t like. Insulting an officer is not a crime, and unless that officer has another reason to make an arrest, he is acting illegally. It’s possible, though unlikely, that a prosecutor could charge the officer with false arrest.

YOU NEED A LAWYER

If you believe you’ve been detained or arrested without a basis (or if you believe the police are acting outside their proper authority), you need to CALL US NOW !!! You should never make any statements or file a complaint with police or investigators until you’ve had a chance to speak to an attorney. If you believe your rights have been violated, or you need someone to represent you against criminal charges, a local attorney who has experience representing clients in local courtrooms is the only person you should talk to for legal advice. OUR FIRM CAN & WILL HELP YOU ! FREE CONSULTATION!