2006-09-07 17:58:42 · 9 answers · asked by vuskavich 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
sometimes.
2006-09-07 17:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by Pluck That Chicken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the exact circumstances. In most cases, people did not willfully do anything illegal to get the innocent person in jail - it just happens, and if that is the case, there is nothing that can be done. However, if the prosecutor or police purposefully lied or fabricated evidence to cause the person to be convicted, then there would definitely be civil rights lawsuits to be had.
In addition to this, most states have funds that pay a certain amount per year of incarceration if eventually found to be innocent.
2006-09-08 08:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be surprised... everything depends on particular circumstances; the best person that can answer that is a qualified and licensed attorney. Really. Don't rely on opinions from secretaries and office workers or maintenance men or students... get a qualified, experienced and licensed attorney. Call the State Law Bar of your state and get a list of attorneys that specialize in that area (they will tell you) and call and see if they will give you a free consultation; bring all the documents you have.
2006-09-07 20:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it grew to become into shown previous the shadow of a doubt that the guy grew to become into harmless (this could must be shown in a court docket of regulation or a minimum of, in front of a choose) then the kin could certainly have the spectacular and could, sue the state for "wrongful dying". families have been offered tens of millions of greenbacks in reimbursement and that they've deserved each penny!
2016-12-18 06:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by jorelus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely. Though there are sometimes sufficient grounds for suit.
You should contact a licensed attorney experienced in these matters, who can evaluate your specific situation and give you legal advice.
2006-09-07 18:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely, but if you could, as an example, prove that the police knowingly falsified evidence, you might have a case.
2006-09-07 18:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jim S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell Yea!!! if they sue they gonna get a shyt load of money!!!!
2006-09-07 18:02:02 · answer #7 · answered by amo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.he may be given compensation.
Or he may get his job back.ALL ARREARS CAN BE REIMBERSED .HE CAN NOT GO TO COURT THEN .
2006-09-07 18:07:27 · answer #8 · answered by Bhahagyam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it happens all the time
2006-09-07 18:12:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋