Helping Clients After They Are Wrongfully Imprisoned or Arrested
If you were falsely arrested, you know firsthand the damage it causes. Your career, family, reputation and ability to enjoy life could be ruined. You may wonder if you have any recourse against law enforcement.
Even thinking about taking on the police can be frightening; they are powerful and have many resources. It is important to discuss your situation with a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer who also has experience with civil actions against police departments. This will give you an opportunity to learn about your rights.
At the Portland law firm of Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C., we undertake civil actions against police departments on behalf of clients who were falsely arrested. Our lawyers have more than 70 years of collective experience defending clients against a wide range of criminal charges. In addition, we undertake civil actions on behalf of individuals who were injured by negligence or misconduct. This combination of focuses gives us the knowledge and background required to handle your false arrest case effectively.
Sometimes, the big issue in these cases is not whether the police wrongly arrested you for something you did not do. That fact may be relatively simple to demonstrate. Unfortunately, this may take the winning of a Motion to Suppress, or an admission that an arrest was made without probable cause or was otherwise unlawful. Sometimes however, the big issue is the calculation of damages caused by the arrest and the unlawful detention or imprisonment. Our attorneys have significant experience determining damages in a wide range of personal injury cases. We have the resources to evaluate the consequences of the false arrest and establish an appropriate monetary value.
When determining damages, our attorneys look at issues such as how long our client was detained, whether there were any physical or emotional injuries, whether there were consequences to his or her children and family, and whether there were economic consequences such as job loss, long incarceration or eviction.
Incorrect police actions can occur in almost any criminal case, from a bad DUI traffic stop to a drug seizure or arrest on suspicion of embezzlement. Because of our longtime focus on criminal matters, we understand how police operate and know all too well that false arrests are not uncommon, whatever the type of criminal matter.
Call Our Portland and Beaverton Wrongful Arrest Lawyers
Our law firm is committed to providing the highest-quality defense at reasonable rates and is dedicated to protecting our clients' rights. We offer a free initial consultation. Call a Portland false imprisonment attorney toll free at 1-888-311-2016 or send us an e-mail.
