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Q: Can we sue the county probation department for false arrest?

In 2004 my husband was a police officer in NJ and he was found guilty of theft. (Long story, but it was political in nature.) He was put on probation and ordered to pay restitution.

In 2009 we moved to NC and his probation was transferred here. In 2014, his probation ended. He continued... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 31, 2015

I doubt it, but go see an attorney to learn more.

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Q: What to do for being wrongfully Attrested

Got charged for drugs I didn't have that was in cop car when I been searched on camera

Andrew "Andy" Potter
Andrew "Andy" Potter
answered on May 6, 2015

Is there still a charge pending against you? If so, you cannot sue for being wrongfully arrested until the charges are either dismissed or you are acquitted at trial. Even then, you may have a difficult time making a case that you were wrongfully arrested. You need to hire an experienced... View More

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Q: Is the questioning of a suspect in the presence of their supervisor, who is the accuser, a civil rights issue?

A person is mirandized and questioned by a criminal investigator in the presence of the suspects supervisors who are the accusers as well as a witness against the suspect. Is there a violation of Constitutional rights?

Andrew "Andy" Potter
Andrew "Andy" Potter
answered on May 6, 2015

No. Based upon what you asked, no. However, it never helps to talk with the police without an attorney. You need to hire an attorney immediately so he or she can protect your interests.

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