Get compensated for false imprisonment and wrongful arrest
Getting arrested by the police in itself is an intimidating experience. If you have been a victim of wrongful arrest, you can work with an experienced senior lawyer to claim compensation from the police. Wrongful arrest cases involve situations where law enforcement officers make an arrest without reasonable grounds, hold suspects in custody without explanation, or assault suspects while in custody. While the police have a right to make an arrest, they must act responsibly and only arrest someone if they have reasonable grounds to believe that he/she committed a crime.
Arrests without reasonable grounds
Reasonable grounds simply mean that the information presented made the officer reasonably believe that the suspect might have committed a crime. For instance, the officers may have been provided with reliable information about the person’s involvement in criminal activity or evidence that the suspect was at the place where the crime was committed.
During an arrest the police must always identify themselves, explain to you why you are being arrested and tell you what crime they think you have committed. All suspects have a right to fair treatment and excluding any of this information infringes on this right. Law enforcement officers who use their power to intimidate or hurt suspects can be sued for any injuries sustained if excessive force was used .
Even when the police have probable cause to believe that a criminal violation has occurred, they must adhere to the strict rules regarding the amount of force that they should use to arrest suspects. If the police officers use an unreasonable amount of force during the arrest or even harass the suspect because of their race or nationality, victims can pursue legal action against the police officers or the police department. Unfortunately, some officers lack the self-discipline to do their jobs accordingly and this often leads to situations where suspects rights are violated.
Options to consider when wrongfully arrested
You may decide to file a complaint with the police department against the arresting police officers. These internal complaints are handled by the police department and if found guilty, disciplinary action is taken which may include suspension, retraining or termination.
Additionally, you can file a motion to exclude any evidence that was gathered after the unlawful arrest. If the motion is passed the court will suppress whatever criminal evidence was found at the time of the arrest and this could change the outcome of your case. That is why it is important that you retain competent and experienced criminal counsel to defend you. At Edson Legal we collaborate with leading criminal lawyer in Newmarket, GTA and can assist you in selecting competent criminal legal counsel while we develop your civil claim for damages.
Lastly, you may pursue a lawsuit against the arresting police officer or police department. Filing a lawsuit enables you to recover monetary damages for all the losses incurred because of the false arrest. The process of pursuing a lawsuit against a police department or a police officer can be extremely intimidating. However, law enforcement officers must be held accountable for all their actions. With an experienced senior police brutality lawyer by your side, you’ll gather all the evidence required to prove a wrongful arrest case. Ask your lawyer to provide a better understanding of the process and what you can expect to receive as compensation. Contact Edson Legal – personal injury lawyer in North York for FREE CONSULTATION at 1-855-702-3119