Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Can you take the case or referrer me to the right lawyer

Information needed regarding a false arrest.


Asked on 1/04/08, 4:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Can you take the case or referrer me to the right lawyer

If you're claiming false arrest by police, you first need to be exonerated and found innocent [no convictions or plea bargains], and also need to do so without signing any waivers of claim which would normally be required. To have any hope of a case, you'll have to prove that the officers willfully and intentionally acted outside the scope of their authority, a substantial legal hurdle since they have plenty of authority and discretion. You can understand, I assume, that the laws are designed to avoid police being sued by every unhappy person arrested that isn't convicted. Now, if you meet all those requirements, I'll be happy to talk to you.

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Answered on 1/04/08, 4:32 pm


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