This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
False Imprisonment For Felony In Maricopa
Category:
State:
Multi-State
County:
Maricopa
Control #:
US-000280
Format:
Word;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
False imprisonment is the unlawful violation of the personal liberty of another. (Enacted 1872.)
Unlawful Imprisonment, as mentioned, is a serious offense. Arizona law considers the crime a class 6 felony, meaning, if convicted, the accused faces at least a year in state prison. First time offenders sentenced to incarceration usually receive a one-year sentence, actually spending six months in prison.
There shall be commenced and prosecuted within one year after the cause of action accrues, and not afterward, the following actions: 1. For malicious prosecution, or for false imprisonment, or for injuries done to the character or reputation of another by libel or slander.
The defamation statute of limitations in Arizona is one year from publication; however, an exception exists in situations where the publication of the defamatory material was purposefully left concealed from the plaintiff – like in incidents involving a confidential memo.
The statute of limitations in Arizona is set at two years for all personal injury claims. It is one year for libel or slander claims, which are a subset of personal injury law.
False imprisonment generally refers to the confinement of a person without the consent of such person or without legal authority. For example, if a person wrongfully prevents another from leaving a room or vehicle when that person wants to leave, it amounts to false imprisonment.
The misdemeanor offense of false imprisonment under California Penal Code Section 237(a) PC requires a prosecutor to establish the following elements: The defendant intentionally and unlawfully restrained, detained or confined another person. The defendant made the person stay or go somewhere against that person's will ...
False Imprisonment Defenses. Consent, justification, and self-defense or defense of others are all defenses to hostage false imprisonment.
Examples of false imprisonment: You prevent someone from leaving by grabbing that person's arm; You lock someone in a bedroom; You tie someone to a chair. Note, however, that if the person consented to any of these acts, it wouldn't be false imprisonment.
More info
An experienced Arizona criminal lawyer who has a proven record of defending Unlawful Imprisonment charges. Call James Novak, Criminal Defense Attorney today.At the top of the form, please fill in your name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone number. A class 6 felony is the least severe type of felony in Arizona. A conviction can result in fines, probation, or a prison sentence. In Arizona, felonies are classified into six categories and misdemeanors into three. A suspended sentence is when the judge sentences you to a period in jail (or prison) and then suspends that sentence for a longer period of time. A conviction for a Class 6 felony can result in fines, probation, or a prison sentence. In many cases, the record of conviction must identify the specific controlled substance involved in order for the crime to have immigration consequences. As a victim of a crime, you have the right to attend the Initial Appearance hearing and share with the court a Victim Impact Statement.