Wrongful Arrest Attorney in California

It is easy to assume that any time a judge issues an arrest warrant it is valid, but that is not always the case. There are many factors that can invalidate an arrest warrant and they are as follows:

• False statements made by police officers to the judge that issued the warrant, if they were integral to the finding of probable cause
• The court that issued the warrant is not shown
• The subject of the arrest warrant is not properly named or identified 
• The crime the subject is being arrested for is not clearly stated

If you can show any of the above elements, the arrest warrant was invalid, indicating you were a victim of a false arrest.

Under the law, there are many legal remedies for individuals who were falsely arrested. You can file a lawsuit against the arresting officer, and potentially even the police department they work for. If you prevail with your lawsuit, you could receive monetary damages for your medical expenses, lost income, and more. You should also speak to a California false arrest lawyer who can advise on whether you can file an injunction that requires the police department to terminate the offending officer, retrain their officers, or change the arrest policies they have in place.

You should never have to suffer the consequences of a false arrest. If you have been mistreated, our California false arrest lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy, can help you hold the appropriate party accountable for paying the full damages that are justly yours. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.