Legal Question in DUI Law in Iowa

got a DUI jail one nite

i hve got an Attorney for my dui.i hurt my leg during the arest.could not do the walk test.told them i was hurt.Spent the nite in jail.No medical help.Went to hospital after my release.my leg is brocken.Can i sue the police dept .thanks


Asked on 3/17/02, 3:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mark Sullivan Mark R. Sullivan - Attorney at Law

Re: got a DUI jail one nite

You may be able to sue the police department, but I cannot give you a definite answer as I am not licensed in your state. It really depends on the facts of the arrest as well as your state's law. Perhaps your DUI attorney can refer you to a competent attorney in your area if he or she does not handle that type of case. Good Luck.

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Answered on 3/21/02, 6:42 pm
David Diamond Diamond & Associates

Re: got a DUI jail one nite

Your leg was broked during the arrest? If so, you should make a complaint to the supervisor.

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Answered on 3/18/02, 1:14 pm


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