My son was arrested for shoplifting along with a group of boys, but he didn’t steal anything. Can I sue the store for false arrest?
Yes, you can sue for almost anything including false arrest and false imprisonment. Before you rush out to hire a civil attorney, hire a criminal defense lawyer first for legal advice and deal with the criminal charge against your son. Investigate objectively whether your son had any awareness of the planned theft and if his version is totally accurate. More importantly, consider the message you are sending to your son by blaming the store for the bad behavior of a group of his friends. I would also be concerned about the group your son hangs around with and what other trouble might befall him.5. My 17-year-old daughter was detained for shoplifting, handcuffed, and taken to the back room. She was later released by store security. Can I sue the store for false arrest, excessive use of force, and false imprisonment?Yes, you can sue for almost anything including false arrest, excessive use of force, and false imprisonment. Before you think about filing a lawsuit however, shouldn’t you lea
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