Legal Question in Constitutional Law in New Jersey
a valid arrest by mistake is a constitutional violation
Where, in the constitution, does it mention an arrest made by mistake, with a valid arrest warrant, is a constitutional violation?
Asked on 12/22/03, 12:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: a valid arrest by mistake is a constitutional violation
An arrest like the one you describe is not a constitutional violation. The rules contained in the constitution are generally quite reasonable, and making honest mistakes illegal would not be reasonable at all.
Answered on 12/22/03, 12:50 pm
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