New York City False Arrest Attorney

What is a false arrest?

False arrest can cover more than just being arrested falsely by a police officer. Often private company security personnel or shop owners will hold someone because they "think" they have committed a crime. If they have not actually witnessed a crime being committed by the alleged criminal, or if they are impersonating a law enforcement official, they can be sued for false arrest. Generally it can be defined as unlawfully restraining someone from personal liberty or freedom of movement and claiming to be acting with legal authority. If police arrest an individual without probable cause or reasonable grounds, the arrest can be deemed false, no matter what the other circumstances are. False arrests are commonly found in drug crimes cases, DUI-DWI arrests, theft crimes and sex crimes.

Our constitution was very clear in establishing the rights of citizens against false arrest. If you feel that your constitutional rights have been violated and you have been falsely detained by police or security personnel, contact a New York City criminal defense lawyer at our offices as soon as possible. We will work with you to prove false arrest and, if warranted, can help you to sue the involved parties.

Defending Freedom in False Arrest Cases in NYC Area

Imagine the horror of being arrested and entered into the criminal justice system in one of the major metropolitan areas in the world. It is overwhelming and can be extremely frightening. If you or someone you love has been falsely arrested in NYC our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for court arraignments. Arraignment is when you are brought before a judge, following arrest, and formally charged with a crime. You enter your plea of guilty or not guilty and the question of bail or release on own recognizance is established. You absolutely, without question, want professional and aggressive legal counsel representing you at this phase for the fastest and best possible resolution of your case.

If you or someone close to you considers that you have been arrested falsely, contact a New York City criminal defense attorney in our office today.