Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
non-sexual assault by fellow inmate while awaiting arrainment in jail
I was arrested on suspicion of DUI and later found innocent. While in jail, another inmate beat up just to get my gold chain and cruifix. Can I sue the county sheriff dept?
Asked on 6/12/08, 10:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: non-sexual assault by fellow inmate while awaiting arrainment in jail
One can always sue; whether you could recover, however, for your injuries in this particular situation would require more information and relevant facts to make any determination on the issue.
Answered on 6/15/08, 11:47 am
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