Can one sue police for false arrest / kidnapping? If yes, what are the likely outcomes?
Your friend may have a cause of action against the officers. Although his damages are not that great. Was he issued any citations or warning for...
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Your friend may have a cause of action against the officers. Although his damages are not that great. Was he issued any citations or warning for...
In Illinois you have two years to bring a federal claim against the officers for Illegal Search of your home. This is a Fourth Amendment violation....
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You may also try to send FOIA request to the jail asking for their policies. If you have filed a lawsuit, then you can request the policies in...
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You may be able to seal your record even if you have a conviction for something else. You cannot expunge your record if you have any convictions,...
You should contact an attorney right away. Find one that will do your cases on a contingency basis (meaning they are not paid until you are). Get...
I agree with the other attorneys on this page. It depends on the disposition of your case. The Criminal Identification Act allows an individual to...
You should get a lawyer. You are going to have to face the consequences of your choices and a lawyer will help you through the process. Depending...
They only need to read you your Miranda Rights if they are going to interrogate you and ask for information that could help them build their case...
Document your injuries. Make sure you go to court for the other driver's ticket. Save all bills related to the accident. Photographs of any trauma....
You need to beat the charges and you may have a civil rights claim against the officer for false arrest and excessive force. Did you sustain an...