If I was falsely arrested at by the vice squad during a party I attended but the case was later dismissed, is it possible to get reimbursed for my expenses?
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If I was falsely arrested at by the vice squad during a party I attended but the case was later dismissed, is it possible to get reimbursed for my expenses?
I had to miss days of work without pay to go to court and also had to pay lots of money to travel to court.
Asked on August 30, 2013 under Criminal Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You are entitled under the laws of all states in this country to make a governmental tort claim for the injuries that you have suffered by the false arrest that you have written about. Whether your claim is accepted or not remains to be seen. I suggest that you consult with a personal injury attorney expereinced in governmental tort claims.
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