Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Oregon

My wife had lied to the cops and had me arrest without any proof of a crime being committed. Now I have a criminal record for something I did not do. How do I sue the county for false arrest and violation of my civil rights?


Asked on 7/06/10, 6:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Meek Daniel W. Meek

Were you merely arrested or were you convicted of a crime?

If the police arrested you without probable cause, then you can file a false arrest civil action against your wife and against the police. If you were convicted of the crime, then such a lawsuit would fail.

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Answered on 7/11/10, 3:24 am


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