Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Illegal detainment by Police.
What legal redress is a person entitled to when they are illegally detained by security guards and handcuffed by police, while they are innocently shopping at a store.
No one ever approached me, I was never cited for any violations, I was never told what the problem was.
They also absconded with my personal belongings totalling $250.00.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Illegal detainment by Police.
You possibly could have claims for false arrest, false imprisonment and assault/battery. Contact a PI atty in the city/county where the store is located to go over your case in more detail.
Re: Illegal detainment by Police.
If your innocence can be proven, then you may have a good lawsuit for false imprisonment and other claims.
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Re: Illegal detainment by Police.
Proof is the problem. If you have witnesses to corroborrate your facts, you might have the basis for a claim and lawsuit. See a local attorney.