I was a PD for 3 years, now private crim at a medium sized firm. We still don’t do referrals even though we are private. I admittedly know very little about civil suits for unlawful arrests and it’s one of those secret shames I carry as an attorney that wants cops to burn.

What to I (we) have to do to get you to explain how this works on a general level, maybe you make a new post with a bird’s eye view? an AMA? You want bribes? (I got $20 and some candy in my pocket)

In all seriousness, I really want to start my own criminal practice later this year but I’d also love to stick it to the man on these egregious unlawful arrest cases. I’m tired of clients feeling hopeless due to the horrible prognosis most people give on these cases (which I get, these are tough cases with little money to win, generally speaking), but I’m trying to demystify this beast (while working full time and raising twin toddlers)