Q: Do I have a case for false arrest & maliceous Prosecution?I was accused of commiting a crime and it got dimissed on 3030
I was accused of stealing a phone on my job on 9/11/2021.I got arrested for a felony Grand theft. When I went to count it got downgraded to mismenandor two counts(one for Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of stolen property). I was offered a restitution to dismissal at the Arrangement and the court date after the supporting deposition came back from the witness. After that my lovely public defender requested discovery from the ADA via the Discovery-15 during the Part A. When that happened, they had nothing to give to my public defender, they suddenly offered a ACD and I rejected the offer. Then after that my public defender requested a Discovery-30 day extension and the ADA approved. Adding that my public defender asked the Judge to ajorn the case 14 days after the 30 day extension. I came back to the court room and my public defender said that it will be dismissed on a 30.30(Speedy Trial). The ADA told the judge to dismiss the case on 30.30(Speedy Trial) & the judge approved.
A: Depends on who made the criminal complaint, and whether it was false and done with malice. Any lawyer you consult will need far more facts that you have provided.
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