Chicago False Arrest Attorney

Law enforcement officers—whether local, state, or federal—are entrusted with enforcing the law. In doing so, they are bound by the Fourth Amendment, which protects all people—citizens and non-citizens alike—from unreasonable seizures.

A false arrest occurs when police place an individual under arrest without probable cause, meaning without sufficient evidence to reasonably believe that the person committed a crime. Probable cause is a constitutional prerequisite, not a mere formality. Arrests based on assumptions, mistaken identity, false statements, or incomplete or biased investigations violate the Fourth Amendment.

When a false arrest occurs, the officers involved may be held personally liable, and the government entity that employs them may also be responsible under federal or state law. Sadelski Law represents individuals who have been falsely arrested by pursuing claims against the involved officers and the responsible government entities in federal or state court to hold them accountable and seek full compensation for violations of constitutional rights.