False Arrest

False Arrest in United States

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Note: Some of this information was last updated in 1982

Unlawful arrest; any unlawful restraint of someone’s personal liberty or freedom of movement. False arrest may be a criminal offense and/or the basis of a civil action for damages.

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

What is False Arrest?

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False Imprisonment in this Legal Encyclopedia
False Imprisonment definition in the Law Dictionary

False Arrest in State Statute Topics

Introduction to False Arrest (State statute topic)

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Cause of Action Against a Retail Store or Its Employees for False Imprisonment or False Arrest of Suspected Shoplifter: an Overview

This section examines this type of action. This subject identifies the various elements of the Cause of Action Against a Retail Store or Its Employees for False Imprisonment or False Arrest of Suspected Shoplifter, offering a practical approach to the litigation issues of this cause of action. See also the entry about legal risks.

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