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False Arrest / Malicious Prosecution

  • By Marc S. Berman
false arrest and malicious prosecution claims

FALSE ARREST AND MALICIOUS PROSECUTION CLAIMS What are false arrest and malicious prosecution claims, and when are they justified? A false arrest claim arises when someone is arrested without legal authority. The victim is entitled to compensation for the wrongful arrest. For example, where the victim is arrested pursuant to a warrant that is fraudulent. Read More