Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri
Illegal search and seizure
If you are a victum of and illegal search and seizure can you file a suit against law officers for compensation of bail and attorney fees if this illegal act caused you to go to jail?
Asked on 4/19/04, 4:01 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
J. Matthew Guilfoil
The Guilfoil Law Group, L.L.C.
Re: Illegal search and seizure
No in virtually any case. If the cop's conduct could be deemed abusive, you could theoretically file a 1983 action (civil rights violation) but you will need extreme behavior to justify this (i.e.-- such as physical abuse).
As long as the cop acts in good faith in making an arrest, you will have no recourse against him or her.
Answered on 4/19/04, 1:13 pm
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