Because the bag in the river was never found,at trial you're declared''not guilty''.You now decide to sue the

Question

jeweler.What is the likely outcome?

A-You lose.There's no tort that protects people from being confined infairly
B-You win because there was no basis to suspect you of stealing
C-You lose because your detention was reasonable.There was a real basis for suspecting that you committed the crime
D-You lose.Shop owners can hold anyone they want if they suspect them of stealing.Reasonable suspicion isn't needed

Answer 1

B

Answer 2

None of the above... The store proprietor (agent) better be DAMN sure when they detain and accuse someone that the person is guilty. Cops have some wiggle room, store security does NOT. You have a good cause for a personal injury civil action against the store, and all the individuals involved in your initial, detention. This type of suit is won by wrongfully detained "suspects" all the time... The tort in this case relates to the negligence of the retail establishment. They will probably settle out of court after the filing and service of the action.

Answer 3

Criminal matter, I assume, since the person was detained.

It would be C.

If for some reason there was absolutely no reason for you being suspect at all, then you would not sue the jeweler, you would sue the state or the police....and you would NOT win.

You've really gotta put a bit more detail into you questions Trina/Trina G, as more often than not they don't make a lot of sense. Ie....what bag?

Answer 4

You can only sue for malicious prosecution!

If you are accused of anything, you have the right to a fair trial in order to seek the truth.

Answer 5

cannot answer without the rest of the fact pattern. try re-posting.

Answer 6

We'd need to know the circumstances.

Answer 7

are you guilty? dont stir the pot and learn from it

Answer 8

C, I believe.