False Arrest Settlement
Martin + Colin, P.C. announces that it has obtained the complete dismissal of all charges filed against a local village police officer (identity withheld) in Westchester County, New York. The officer had been charged with attacking another individual, while off duty, at a local summer camp. The trial was concluded in one day. At the conclusion of the trial, the judge dismissed all charges, finding the off-duty officer was not guilty. Local media carried the following comments by William Martin, who represented the off-duty officer at the trial: ”The judge’s ruling was correct. The entire prosecution was a travesty. It was clear from the outset that [the off-duty police officer] was the victim all along, and I think that is what the trial showed.” Records of the trial were sealed.
Subsequently, our false arrest lawyers filed a lawsuit alleging that the police officer was falsely arrested. Jury verdicts for false arrest cases vary significantly, depending on many factors, including the extent of any physical injuries. In this case, the falsely arrested individual had sustained no physical injuries. She did experience a deprivation of her constitutional rights. She did experience a deprivation her liberty. She did experience a deprivation of her right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. She was entitled to money because of these unlawful deprivations. In addition, by special statute, she was entitled to have the responsible parties pay her attorney’s fees.
Not everyone wants to be involved in a false arrest lawsuit. Therefore, at the request of our client, the individual whose civil rights were violated, we negotiated a settlement of the false arrest lawsuit.
In this case, our client preferred a quick settlement, as she desired to put this nightmare behind her and move on with her life. Our civil rights and false arrest attorneys were able to settle the case to the satisfaction of the client.
Call us now at (914) 771 7711 and let us apply our expertise to your case.
Bill Martin
Fundé Martin+Colin, P.C., un bufete en White Plains especializado en lesiones personales que ha logrado recuperar millones de dólares para personas lesionadas en todo el estado de Nueva York. A lo largo de mi trayectoria, he representado a clientes en algunos de los casos de accidentes más graves que ocurren en el estado: lesiones de trabajadores de la construcción y demolición, accidentes laborales y siniestros viales que involucran automóviles, camiones, motocicletas y peatones. Mi práctica también abarca casos de responsabilidad de los propietarios de inmuebles y negligencia por parte de arrendadores; esto incluye desde caídas y tropiezos hasta daños causados por escalones rotos o la falta de pasamanos. En cada caso, mi objetivo es el mismo: exigir responsabilidades a las partes negligentes y garantizar que mis clientes lesionados y sus familias reciban la compensación completa a la que tienen derecho. Mis clientes confían en mí porque combino un historial de resultados comprobados con un enfoque directo y sin rodeos. Explico el proceso en términos sencillos, lucho con determinación por cada cliente y trato cada caso con la atención que merece. Si usted ha sufrido lesiones en un accidente, comuníquese conmigo y con el equipo de Martin+Colin, P.C. para obtener una consulta gratuita.
