If you’ve been falsely imprisoned you’ve got the right to file a claim. But, there are a few things you need to be aware of if you plan on accepting a wrongful arrest lawsuit settlement. However, before looking at what these things are let’s first understand what wrongful arrest means. What constitutes wrongful arrest? False arrest, also known as wrongful arrest or alternatively false imprisonment happens when a law enforcement agent (or private individual) takes you into custody or holds you against your will without charges. It is a crime that infringes upon civil rights. This gives the victim (plaintiff) a right to file a civil lawsuit, suing the perpetrators (defendant) for damages. Now, here’s what can happen with your settlement. 1. You may not need to go to trial Your case may go to trial if the plaintiff and defendant fail to agree on a structured settlement outside of court. But in the event that a wrongful arrest lawsuit settlement has been accepted by the defendant, the...
Police Misconduct Attorney, Jerry L. Steering has handled hundreds of police misconduct civil rights cases and defended bogus criminal cases since 1984. False arrest, unreasonable force and malicious prosecution cases are a legal minefield; make the wrong step and you are out. We know where to step.