Wrongful Arrest
Wrongful arrest, also known as false arrest or unlawful arrest is restraint of a person without proper authority. It is against the law for a police officer to arrest someone based on his/her race, gender, sexual orientation or religion, and when a person is wrongfully arrested, he or she can and should bring legal action against the arresting officer.
The fourth and fourteenth amendments of the Constitution protect you from wrongful arrest and wrongful imprisonment. If you are arrested, the law enforcement officer must have probable cause and/or an arrest warrant. "No warrants shall be issued but upon probable cause, supported by an oath or affirmation," the Fourth Amendment states.
Your arrest is considered wrongful if the arresting officer knowingly gives false information to obtain a warrant. 42 U.S.C. ยง1983 is the reference to the U.S. law that holds those people violating your constitutional rights liable for damages. Because of this law, you can seek to be compensated for false arrest by police officers, and sometimes by security guards.
Aggressive and Experienced Representation
If your constitutional rights have been violated, you are justified in seeking compensation for the wrong committed against you by the arresting officers. The Florida wrongful arrest attorneys at Troum and Wallsh can help you seek and obtain justice in your case. Our attorneys are skilled lawyers who understand the laws governing wrongful arrest in the state of Florida and can provide you with the representation you need.
If you believe you've been wrongfully arrested, you may be entitled to compensation for damages such as:
- Damage to your reputation
- Embarrassment
- Lost wages
- Physical harm resulting from the arrest
At Troum and Wallsh, we will see to it that you receive the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Reasons for wrongful arrests vary and might include incompetence, personal gain for the arresting party, racism or malice. Some cases involve other crimes, including excessive force, assault and battery or sexual assault at the time of the arrest.
Contact a Wrongful Arrest Attorney
It is important to keep in mind that these cases can be extremely complicated and difficult to prove. You will need the help of a highly skilled attorney who will thoroughly investigate the case to determine what happened and why. At Troum and Wallsh, we have the skills, the resources and the dedication to expose police wrongdoing. To learn more, contact our Orlando wrongful arrest lawyers today.
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