False arrest, imprisonment, and malicious prosecution
Early this year, I was falsely arrested and imprisoned on charges that someone else had already confessed to, and been sentenced to prison for.
After numerous appearances in court, and several threats of additional charges if I didn't plead guilty, I was released and charges were dropped. Now the judge has ordered me to pay public defender fees, even though I am unemployed and disabled.
Is any of this legal, and do I have any recourse?
Asked on 12/27/06, 12:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III
Ainsworth & Associates PC
Re: False arrest, imprisonment, and malicious prosecution
Hello. In my opinion, your rights
are being violated. Why should you
have to pay the Public Defender? I
suggests that you file a lawsuit for
unlawful arrest. This generally has
to be filed in the Circuit Court system. You should appeal the criminal court's order that you pay the Public Defender fees. I have never heard of such a thing. Will be happy to discuss this with you further and in more detail.
Answered on 12/27/06, 12:17 pm
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