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False arrest, unlawful arrest or wrongful arrest is a common law tort, where a plaintiff alleges they were held in custody without probable cause, or without an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. Although it is possible to sue law enforcement officials for false arrest, the usual defendants in such cases are private security firms.
An Indiana University Police Department-Bloomington captain was arrested Thursday on felony theft and fraud charges regarding an $8,000 deposit to his personal account from funds his husband is ...
Also, arrest may be lawful if the police have reason to believe that the person arrested poses an imminent risk of harm to themselves or others. Private citizens can also make an arrest for crimes being committed/that have been committed but only in relation to indictable offences ('citizen's arrest'). [ 15 ]
In the US, graffiti is a common form of misdemeanor vandalism, although in many states it is now a felony. A misdemeanor is considered a crime of lesser seriousness, and a felony one of greater seriousness. [2] The maximum punishment for a misdemeanor is less than that for a felony under the principle that the punishment should fit the crime.
Eberhart was charged with committing honest services fraud in violation of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, Section 371, which carries a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and ...
Former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel was indicted for fraud and wiretapping charges Thursday. Judge sets $75,000 bond for former Indiana sheriff accused of fraud, wiretapping Skip to main content
The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, or FERA, Pub. L. 111–21 (text), S. 386, 123 Stat. 1617, enacted May 20, 2009, is a public law in the United States enacted in 2009. The law enhanced criminal enforcement of federal fraud laws, especially regarding financial institutions, mortgage fraud, and securities fraud or commodities fraud.
There are a few situations where the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) can request an electronic filing of a Certificate of Compliance (COC), such as a misdemeanor or felony traffic violation ...