Can someone file a lawsuit against the police for false arrest?

Answer 1

Yes, of course. You can sue anybody for any reason. Now, whether you will win the case is another matter.

Yes. Wrongful arrest is a form of police misconduct so you can sue the police for a civil lawsuit if such wrongful arrest takes place.

Answer 2

It would be difficult to prove in court, unless you had pretty solid evidence, since a policeman's opinion is highly respected as truthful by judges in general.

Even if you could prove that he did, you would have to also prove that he was not provoked.

A police officer who slanders you on his own in a manner that has nothing to do with his duties is just as liable as anyone else would be.

However, government officials are often subject to the principle of sovereign immunity when they are performing their duties in the officially prescribed manner, as they are considered to be acting not as private individuals but as agents of the government.

ADDITONAL: MUCH more would have to be known about the alleged "slandering" in order to render even a reasonably knowledgeable answer.

Answer 3

Not enough information is disclosed about the situation.

If they were simply doing their job and placed charges against you as a result of an observation or investigation, and you were later found not guilty, you probably have no case.

On the other hand if you are referring to a 100% entirely made-up case, not only can you sue the officer for damages, you can probably have them charged criminally.

Answer 4

yes but the judge/ jury probably won't beon your side yes but the judge/ jury probably won't beon your side

Answer 5

The generally answer is, yes, you can sue or file a lawsuit against anybody for any reason. You will only win (generally speaking) if you can prove it was a false arrest.

Answer 6

i say you should because those ******** will not care about you

Answer 7

If you've been falsely arrested and imprisoned then how did you post this question?