Official Pattern Jury Instructions adopted by Federal 7th Circuit Court. All converted to Word format. Please see the official site for addional information. www.ca7.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions/pattern-jury.htm
Yes, in Colorado, you generally have a couple of years to file a false arrest claim. It's best to act sooner rather than later!
First off, stay calm. Then, gather any evidence like witness info, and consider speaking to a lawyer who can help you understand your rights.
Probable cause is like the cops' license to arrest you. If they don't have it—meaning enough reason to believe you committed a crime—they can't legally arrest you.
To prove false arrest, you need to show that you were detained against your will, without probable cause, and without a warrant.
A false arrest happens when someone is detained without proper legal justification. If the cops lock you up without a valid reason, that's a false arrest.