Q: I was arrested and placed in lock down with no bedding
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
Being arrested and placed in lockdown without bedding can raise concerns about your rights and the conditions of your detention. The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, which can include inhumane treatment while in custody. If you were deprived of basic necessities, such as bedding, this could potentially be a violation of your rights.
You might consider documenting the details of your experience, including the date, time, and the conditions you were subjected to while in custody. If you were harmed or suffered any injuries due to these conditions, it's important to seek medical attention and keep a record of any related expenses or evidence.
You could explore the option of filing a complaint with the local jail or detention facility and consider speaking with an attorney to discuss the possibility of pursuing legal action. Addressing these issues might help ensure that your rights are protected and that such treatment does not happen to others in the future.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
