Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Indiana

Warrantless arrest

My son was arrested and held six days in jail on a warrantless arrest and later released without charges ever being filed. Is that a violation of his civil rights? Was

that against the law? Judge allowed detective a 72 hour extension to do paperwork and gather evidence.


Asked on 4/17/03, 6:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Samuel Hasler Samuel Hasler

Re: Warrantless arrest

One can be arrested without a warrant. It went before a judge and the state still did not make a prima facie case. With the facts you have given, everything was done properly.

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Answered on 4/21/03, 8:08 pm


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