A Washington man has filed a wrongful arrest lawsuit against local police after they illegally searched his home and then arrested him. The man ended up spending 45 days in the Spokane County Jail.
On April 20, 2007, the man’s ex-wife was arrested by Washington police on a charge unrelated to her ex-husband. While arrested, the woman claimed that she knew her ex-husband was in possession of a firearm. Since the ex-husband is an ex-felon, it is illegal for him to possess any firearms.
The police then went with the woman to her ex-husband’s home and searched the residence. The police discovered a rifle and ammunition, and then arrested the man the following day.
At the time, the woman had a no-contact order against her that was in place to prevent her from speaking to or coming near the man’s home. Since the woman accompanied the police and then gave them permission to search the home (which she didn’t have), the search of his home and his ensuing arrest was illegal.
The man suffered several different injuries from the wrongful conviction, including lost wages, lost time with his son, and personal humiliation.
If you have been wrongfully arrested by a law enforcement official or any other person, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. If you live in the Tacoma, Washington area, please contact the Washington personal injury lawyers at Fuller & Fuller today to schedule a consultation.
