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Complaint False Imprisonment With Force In Alameda
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Penalties for False Imprisonment Felony false imprisonment, where deprivation of liberty was accomplished by violence, menace, fraud, or deceit, is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for sixteen months, two years, or three years.
Submit your complaint in person at any Sheriff's duty station within the County. Telephone the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs office at (510) 208-9800.
California Penal Code § 236 PC defines false imprisonment as unlawfully restraining, detaining, or confining a person against his or her will. The crime can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony and is punishable by up to three years in jail.
An example of false imprisonment would be forcing an elder or dependent adult into a room and keeping them there through: Threats of harm. Getting them to agree to stay somewhere by lying or deceiving them. Getting them to agree to go somewhere by lying or deceiving them.
Small Claims Court Overview Monetary Limits for Small Claims Court: The amount in dispute may not exceed $10,000 for a natural person. If you are filing on behalf of a business the limit of your claim may not exceed $5,000.
Superior Court of Alameda County.
You must fill out an Answer, serve the plaintiff, and file your Answer form with the court. Generally, this is due within 30 days after you were served. If you don't, the plaintiff can ask for a default. If there's a default, the court won't let you file an Answer and can decide the case without you.
In California, small claims court is designed for resolving disputes involving amounts up to $12,500 for individuals, making it a suitable venue for your case involving $2,000 in damages.
Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you're a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court.
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Telephone the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs office at . Mail a letter describing your complaint to the following location:.To assist you in completing the sheet, examples of the cases that belong under each case type in item 1 are provided below. False imprisonment can involve physical force or violence to restrain a person's movements. There are NO SUSPECTS OR EVIDENCE (such as VIDEOS or WITNESSES). Crimes with possible suspect(s) or evidence must be reported to an officer. Resources and information to help you navigate your court case, including step-by-step guides for following procedures and help with understanding your options. The plaintiff's claim in a warrantless false arrest lawsuit arose from a sheriff s deputy s visit to her house to check on the welfare of her daughter. Johnson brings three claims for violation of her Fourth Amendment rights: false arrest, excessive force, and illegal search and seizure of her vehicle. You have the power to report incidents of police misconduct in California and pursue legal representation if you have been personally wronged.