Relating to intentionally arresting and wrongfully convicting just to make the poor fellow's life miserable. Also, the consequences of the fool who knowingly did it so their life is messed up.
2007-01-08 11:07:30 · 3 answers · asked by ryu_kwan_boy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Policemen could be charged with false arrest if they arrested someone they knew was innocent, but it would be hard to prove.
There is NO penalty for convicting someone. The Jury convicts upon the preponderance of the evidence. They cannot be faulted for whatever decision they make. If an individual juror knew the defendant was innocent, but kept quiet and voted for conviction, then that Juror could be charged with Perjury, lying in court, just like the President of the USA did. More than likely the Juror would NOT get off as lightly as Bill Clinton.
The reason the charge of Perjury is that during Voir dere or pretrial questioning of jurors, they always ask if you acquainted with the defendant. If you knew something about the defendant and answered NO, then you would be guilty of perjury.
2007-01-08 11:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people involved with this process would include (but are not limited to):
The arresting officer
The prosecutor
The judge
All twelve members of a jury
Who would be the responsible party in your case?
2007-01-08 11:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who SIGNED the complaint (Warrant of Arrest) is what you SHOULD be looking at! As for a "wrongful conviction"...this is what Courts of Appeal are for. Get a lawyer!
2007-01-11 07:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋