The cops busted in my house and sacked my flat, and they just said sorry, we had the wrong house number. I have to get a new door, and fix everything else they busted. What should I do ?
2007-02-23 12:40:20 · 15 answers · asked by Pink Freud 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call the chief of police or the District Attorney for their department. They should be willing to pay for repairs for making such a mistake.
2007-02-23 12:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by James C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your son did no longer do something incorrect. What the law enforcement officers did wasn't unlawful, it fairly is in simple terms he's unaware of his rights. the sorrowful section is that the law enforcement officers wasted the time on that seek and ignored the valid call. They in all hazard ought to have rapidly found out that there replaced into no relatives violence at that place and ought to have long gone to the main suitable place. If somebody is on probation and prohibited from possession of a firearm, this is their fault in the event that they get busted, it fairly is not considerable how. whilst he asked your son to video show his youngsters, he additionally replaced into having him watch the domicile, and the majority ought to comprehend that a 14 year previous won't comprehend that he can say no to police. (nonetheless an trouble-free concern to in many cases clarify to one, if the officer is calling you a query, this is voluntary. nonetheless there are tips about a thank you to do a similar concern without a query.) do no longer problem approximately it, your son did no longer comprehend any extra effectual, so there is not any reason absolutely everyone must be mad at him. nonetheless absolutely everyone must be mad on the police for looking the place of abode whilst there for sure replaced into no lady person sufferer, nor a husband there beating him. they should have found out that they had the incorrect place at latest.
2016-10-16 08:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer. That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. How did they mess the house number up. omg. I would press charges. That is a violation of your constitutional rights. No law enforcement officer can search your house without a warrent. Unless they have probable cause, which they didn't.
2007-02-23 12:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by samantha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to tell you this, but in most places in the U.S. you can't 'sue' the police for this 'mistake' nor can you 'collect damages' for stuff the 'broke' while they were in your apartment. All you can do is 'eat it' and fix the stuff yourself ... they did apologize for their mistake, and quite frankly that is really all that they should do. What if someone was holding you hostage and they didn't 'break in' and save you, because they could get sued for it being the 'wrong house'? See what I mean ...
2007-02-23 12:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One, you got a lawsuit. Illegal search probably without a warrant. (even if they did it was mistaken). Second, contact the District Attorney and CCRB (Civilian Complaint Review Board). They could better assist you
2007-02-23 13:01:18 · answer #5 · answered by null 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By law they committed a crime because they searched your house without a warrant. i also believe that you are able to sue the officers. this can also be counted as a "breaking and entering"
2007-02-23 14:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by True American 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the Police Department first and tell them that if they do not pay for repairs, you will sue. Please, please, do not sue right off. Give them a chance to fix their wrongs.
Sure, maybe you want more money. But you'll look like a better person for bringing it to them first. Then, maybe they'll respond faster the next time you need them (or not slower if you sue them for $$$). Yah, they 'don't' judge like that, but they do.
2007-02-23 12:50:18 · answer #7 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
File for reimbursment. You'll of course need good itemization and keep evidence of the damage.
2007-02-23 12:49:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kris is right about the USA, but since you are in the UK it could e different but most likely you will have to pay for it yourself.
2007-02-23 12:59:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can file a law suit for damages.
2007-02-23 12:43:15 · answer #10 · answered by panthrchic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋