Asked about 1 year ago - Waynesburg, PA
FlagI received a citation for public drunkenness which I couldn't believe because the police knew I had not been drinking at all, they let me leave the scene and go home my husband was arrested for other citations. The police also had me move his truck, then when I got home they called me to come pick him up at the station, and then had me follow them back to the scene again, and then let me drive home. I never did anything at the scene but stay in my car get out when they told me to and stand there quietly and answer questions when asked,was never rude. This is a completely false arrest.How can I fight this?Can I make a complaint against the officer for filing a false arrest?What can I do if my name is printed in the newspaper,because that will be defamation of character.
You would begin fighting this by entering a plea of not guilty with the Magisterial District Judge's office. You should retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you. You may also have a civil rights action against the police. You may want to seek out an attorney experienced in both criminal defense work as well as civil rights work relating to police misconduct.
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