So if I have a suit against a former officer who took a deal in ARD, will that make my civil suit a bit stronger?

Your question cannot be answered with these limited facts. You need an experienced civil rights lawyer to review all the facts to determine if you...

How long do i have to sue some one over false arrest

In Pennsylvania the statute of limitations is 2 years. Depending on your facts, it could be 2 years from the date of arrest, or it could be 2...

How do i know if my case against me violated my civil right ?

It is not a civil rights case if you plead guilty. The way to have a civil rights case in a malicious prosecution type case is to prevail on the...

Am i able to obtain police bodycam/dashboard camera and audio footage for an open case in order to use it to defend myself, are

if video/audio exist, you should be able to get it. It will be a fight, but ultimately you are entitled to all evidence that either proves your...

you do not need any type of right to sue letter to sue police for false arrest, malicious prosecution or related causes of action. There are no...

I was wondering if I should have a lawyer?

There is not enough information for a firm view of this situation. Regarding "negligence" the guards in Pennsylvania are immune from their own...