Can a criminal charge be re-written to a violation of an ordinance or city code.

Possibly. A state misdemeanor criminal charge is typically handled by the county prosecutor, unless there is a local ordinance adopting the state...

How do i find an attorney for police dept cover up

Contact an attorney that responds to questions posted in the civil rights and/or constitutional rights areas in regards to police misconduct...

Can I sue Detroit Police for False Arrest

Yes. However, the likelihood of success in court will largely depend on what occurred and whether those facts could be considered a violation of...

Can I sue the City, the Police Department, Officers who repeatedly profile, violate due process . and civil rights.

Whether a lawsuit is likely to be successful will depend on the actions taken by the police and whether these actions are a violation of US...

Did I do the right thing by coming out of my home when the cops came to arrest me?

Apparently the police did not have a warrant to search your house, which is why they lied to you in order to get you to voluntarily come outside...

I was assaulted couple days ago should i press charges first and then sue the assailant?

Press charges and cooperate with the police department and prosecutor/city attorney. Only after the assailant has either entered a guilty plea or...

How can I get My stuff back from westland pd they robbed me without a gun. Please help me?

It appears that the property was seized for forfeiture under one of numerous Michigan statutes that allows for such actions under certain...

You can't and shouldn't rely on anything the police tell you. Police lie as a part of their job to the public on a daily basis. This is not...

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Is it false arrest when the officers confess they knew from the start they had no reason to press charges or arrest

You may have a lawsuit for false arrest. Individual police officers might be shielded from a lawsuit by qualified immunity, which protects officers...

Yes. Cities Michigan can enacted ordinances regarding property that prescribe a potential penalty of a jail term and fine (a misdemeanor, a...