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It starts with a visit to a department store to buy clothes for your child. You purchase a pair of pants but notice a shirt that you think may match while you are leaving the store. You pull the pants out of your shopping bag and look at them next to the shirt but decide they do not match and walk out the front door of the department store.
Suddenly, you are stopped by store loss prevention agents who refuse to allow you to leave or to call the police. The department store loss security agents handcuff you and march you through the store to a detention room in the back. You are detained, searched, handcuffed, and interrogated. Their negligence, lies, and wrongdoings result in a series of pain for you and your family. When that happens, you need an honest fighter at your side. You need Montlick.
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At Montlick, we pride ourselves on treating clients like part of our family. If one of our own were falsely arrested, we would fight day and night for justice, so we’ll do the same for you. A false arrest can be a harrowing and costly affair. The humiliation may cost you your job or ruin your name in front of your community. During life’s most difficult moments, see how Montlick can help you move forward. Call us at 1-800-LAW-NEED®
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What You Need to Know
A False Arrest Case Can Be Incredibly Complex.
False Arrest cases may involve multiple defendants and multiple claims against each defendant. At Montlick, we have 40 years of experience navigating these complex legal cases, and We Know What It Takes to Win.®
Their Mistake Shouldn’t Cost You Peace of Mind.
A false arrest could lead to lost wages, humiliation, anxiety, trauma, or other medical costs. The entire ordeal may only last a few hours, but it can change a person’s life. Our clients need relief, and we demand it. In many cases, this relief comes in the form of monetary damages.
Our Attorneys Are:
- Aggressive
- Dedicated
- Compassionate
- Experienced
What To Expect
- Wherever you live and wherever the false arrest occurred, our team can help.
- Our free consultation will help determine if potential claims exist and the next steps.
- We will gather evidence to support your claim, including witness testimony, security footage, etc.
- We stand beside our clients and stand up for them to advance justice.
- We’ll provide guidance, support, and a bold voice throughout our client’s case.
What is False Arrest?
General False Arrest Law
A False Arrest Is Cause For Real Concern.
A false arrest can be a harrowing and costly affair. The humiliation may cost you your job or ruin your name in front of your community. During life’s most difficult moments, see how Montlick can help you move forward.
False arrest laws vary state by state and depending on who has arrested you. In many cases, a false arrest constitutes detainment by someone claiming to have the legal right to do so. The person making the arrest may be a police officer, though sometimes security officers and bouncers or others can be sued for a false arrest.
What Happens When the Police Commit A False Arrest?
While police generally have the authority to make arrests, there are situations where the arrest is without a warrant or just cause, making it a false arrest. Under these circumstances, you should reach out to determine if there’s a case for an unreasonable seizure under the Fourth Amendment. These cases require deep knowledge and skill. Thankfully, at Montlick, we have both.
How Can You Prove False Arrest?
A false arrest case may seem clear-cut to the person bringing suit. Often, it’s not quite so simple. While laws vary, there are some general hurdles to clear when proving a false arrest occurred:
- Must prove that the defendant (the one that made the false arrest) intended to arrest the plaintiff—it wasn’t an accident—and did arrest/detain the plaintiff (the one bringing the suit).
- Must prove the plaintiff knew they were detained or confined (this can be more difficult if intoxication is involved)
- Must prove that the plaintiff did not consent to the detention.
- There was no legal justification for the detention.
How Much Money Can I Receive?
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At Montlick, we pride ourselves on treating clients like part of our family. If one of our own were falsely arrested, we would fight day and night for justice, so we’ll do the same for you.
While this is a completely understandable question, it can be challenging to answer. There are various complex factors at hand that should be discussed with us at Montlick. Compensation in these cases typically comes in the form of monetary damages, which include special and general damages. Special damages can cover medical costs associated with the incident, so it’s critical to talk to an attorney about what medical costs can be included in the claim. General damages include monetary relief for the pain and suffering that result from a false arrest. These can be harder to quantify so assistance from a Montlick attorney is recommended.
What are Punitive Damages?
In instances where the shopkeeper or other defendant acts in an unconscionable and outrageous manner, a client may be awarded punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to not only make our clients whole but to punish the offender and prevent future similar behavior.
Because we can’t stop accidents from happening, we do what we can to help minimize their long-term impact. We put more money in your pocket, where it belongs.