I was arrested sent to jail. I fought the case and won. Now I want to sue the officer
2006-11-12 13:22:12 · 11 answers · asked by Rosa P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Many police are covered under umbrella immunity provisions.
The police officer needed a malicious reason to arrest you - given that you did not break the law. A good attorney will file an illegal arrest lawsuit (or maybe a class action lawsuit if this rogue officer has mistreated other people in the same way).
2006-11-12 13:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called false arrest, but in general police officers are exept from any liability if they had probable cause. Merely being found not guilty is not grounds for a law suit. Police officers arrest 1000's of people that have charges droped or are found not guilty.
As long as the officer had probable cause, you have no case.
And the fact that the DA also tried the case showed that they beleived they had a case.
So it is called a waste of time basicly.
2006-11-12 13:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would have to prove that he had absolutely no grounds to arrest you , and I mean 0 % . If he had even the smallest reason to arrest you , then you have no case . But you can call a lawyer for free and see if they want to pursue a civil case against the officer.
2006-11-12 13:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by 1diputs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the officer had probable cause to arrest and charge you,then you are out of luck. Just because you were found not guilty doesn't me you didn't do it. Lots of people get off on technicalities.
2006-11-13 00:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell that you're obviously not serious about filing a lawsuite against a police officers. If you were you wouldn't be seeking legal advise on YAHOO ANSWERS!!!!!!!!!
Contact an attorney for the love of God. You're asking like twelve year olds to give legal council right now!
2006-11-12 13:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by billy d 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a civil lawsuit but there has to be merit for the law suit. Just being arrested isn't enough if they can show there was no malice they where just following the evidence it will cost allot of money and get you nothing
2006-11-12 13:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by justasking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 06:09:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, how petty is this?! Just because you won doesn't mean you weren't guilty nor does it mean there wasn't evidence against you. It just wasn't proven 'beyond a reasonable doubt.'
Call a lawyer if it was truly unjust: ie you were arrested because you looked liked his/her ex...
2006-11-12 15:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by HG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a civil suit. You need to hire a civil attorney that will go after city hall for damages. Ching, Ching.
2006-11-12 13:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its called unlawful arrest.
2006-11-12 13:24:04 · answer #10 · answered by Doggzilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋