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Complaint False Arrest With Police In Nassau
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It can be difficult to win a malicious prosecution lawsuit based on a criminal case. To prevail, the plaintiff must prove four elements by a preponderance of the evidence.
Typically, plaintiffs bringing allegations of false arrest against state authorities need to prove all three of the elements outlined below. The arrest was inappropriate. The person detained suffered harm. An officer was the cause of the injury.
In the realm of law, malicious prosecution is a term that strikes fear into the hearts of many. It involves the misuse of legal proceedings without probable cause, often resulting in severe financial and emotional consequences for the innocent party involved.
Examples of malicious prosecution may be: An unscrupulous prosecutor filing false charges against a political rival. A corporation filing a frivolous lawsuit against a small business in order to take out the competition.
All complaints are kept anonymous. Call (516) 227-9717.
A conservative estimate is that you can get $1,000 per hour of wrongful incarceration. This figure can go up to many thousands of dollars per hour if aggravating factors apply. For instance, if you had medical complications after your arrest and had to go to the hospital in handcuffs, then your payout could be higher.
Examples of Unlawful Arrest Being forced or coerced by an officer to admit to a crime you didn't commit. Having drugs or other contraband planted on you. You annoyed an officer but didn't break any law. There's no reason to search your car, but the officer does so after placing handcuffs on you.
A conservative estimate is that you can get $1,000 per hour of wrongful incarceration. This figure can go up to many thousands of dollars per hour if aggravating factors apply. For instance, if you had medical complications after your arrest and had to go to the hospital in handcuffs, then your payout could be higher.
How much compensation can I expect for a wrongful arrest lawsuit? Expect compensation for a wrongful arrest lawsuit to vary significantly, typically ranging from under $10,000 for brief detentions to over $1,000,000 for more severe cases.