In general, the police
are very careful and well equipped with the knowledge required to determine
when to make an official arrest. But, unfortunately, there are always
exceptions. A wrongful arrest can happen for any number of reasons–mistaken
identity, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, an overzealous police
officer, or even–rarely– intentionally due to malice. In any case, being the
victim of a wrongful arrest is always a traumatic experience.
Lasting Impact of a
Wrongful Arrest
Whatever the reason, a wrongful or false arrest has a severe impact on the individual who is
wrongfully arrested, even if they are eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.
There is no undoing the fact that you were arrested, even if it wasn’t your
fault–you will always have to account for it. For security clearances, you will
always have to report the details of the arrest even if the records are
expunged. It’s highly embarrassing, with neighbors and coworkers usually
learning of the arrest, and then, of course, there’s the obvious inconvenience of
being held against your will and losing your freedom. A lot of mental anguish
will also result and this often sticks with the victim for years.
So what do you do, God
forbid, if YOU are the victim of a wrongful arrest? Relying on the situation to
just “work itself out” may be tempting. After all, you’re innocent, right?
Surely the truth will prevail. This way of thinking is highly dangerous. Police
investigators are often over-worked, understaffed and are dealing with slim
budgets. Once you are arrested they may not have the time or resources to
thoroughly review your case to ensure whether or not your arrest was
legitimate. No, what you need to do is find a private investigations
firm that offers wrongful arrest investigations, quickly.
Seeking Help When You Are
Wrongfully Arrested
For one, wrongful
arrest investigations can be used to exonerate you if the official police the investigation is not going your way. Second, they can be used to support the
award of money damages after the fact to compensate you for your pain and
suffering. Money damages can vary widely based on the egregiousness of the
situation surrounding your arrest, but you are entitled to be compensated for
the harm caused. Furthermore, awarding monetary damages acts as a deterrent
against wrongful arrests in general and keeps departments accountable for their
actions.
Wrongful arrest
investigations comprise an independent gathering and assessment of the facts at
hand and are your best chance to be exonerated. While the police investigators are the
most qualified individuals to conduct criminal investigations, limits to time
and budget along with heavy workloads will often leave them not in the best
position to thoroughly investigate your particular situation.
At Radius
Investigations, we employ a special team of former police officers, federal
agents, detectives, and military. We conduct independent wrongful arrest
investigations that are court-admissible. They can be used to get your
arrest thrown out and secure your freedom, as well as to support lawsuits
against the offending police department or municipality. Call us, 24 hours a
day, at 888-698-0077.
Sources: https://prvteye.com/2015/09/30/when-is-the-right-time-to-begin-a-wrongful-arrest-investigation/
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