Unlawful Arrests – Righting the Wrongs of Police Office Misconduct Attorneys – Chicago, IL
It is the police’s job to arrest criminals and people who break the law. However, they do not have to right to arrest people without proper evidence of guilt. If they arrest a person unlawfully, they can be sued and penalized for unlawful arrests by the court according to the constitution of the United States.
Over the years in service, the Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC has defended people who have been falsely arrested by the police. So, what exactly defines a “false arrest”? In simple words, a false arrest happens when you are held in police custody without a strong cause and without a court order.
If you are falsely arrested, you should fight against the injustice done to you.
Being arrested is a huge blow to your reputation and dignity. Besides, you might incur loss of income during the hours you are detained. Your responsibilities towards your family or employees could be disrupted as well.
There are multiple repercussions of an arrest and the whole matter is a very sensitive issue. So, when you are arrested unlawfully, you should fight back for your rights. If you know that the police held you in custody without reason, get in touch with us and we’ll defend you in court.
What can you expect from unlawful arrest litigation?
When you are arrested unlawfully, you are eligible to demand monetary compensation for the hurt and loss you go through. The law remains on your side irrespective of the duration of detention. This means that you can sue the police and claim compensation for unlawful arrests even if you were detained for a couple of hours.
Why the Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC to defend you in an unlawful arrest case?
At the Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC, we understand the implications of being arrested by the police. Cases of unlawful arrests need to be handled very delicately – we handle the matter with utmost sensitivity. We ensure that you are not only proven innocent and get your rightful compensation, but also succeed in getting the police punished as per law.
In the United States, there have been cases in which the plaintiff was awarded more than a million dollars as compensation for unlawful arrest. When attorneys from the Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC handle your case, we consider various factors and ensure that you get the highest possible compensation.
We are a responsible law firm that handles every case with equal attention and dedication. Get in touch with us if you have been falsely arrested. Call (312) 955-4400, or email us TODAY!