Wrongful Arrest Lawyer 
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When someone else restrains you or prevents you from moving, this is punishable as a crime, known as false imprisonment. The crime of false imprisonment, sometimes called criminal restraint or wrongful arrest occurs when one person unlawfully restrains someone else without the victim's consent. A conviction for false imprisonment can lead to substantial penalties. Depending on the circumstances of the case, false imprisonment can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony offense.

A conviction for false imprisonment is a very serious matter and one that requires the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney. False imprisonment charges can significantly harm your life even if you are never convicted. Because the nature of these crimes is so serious, it’s important you rely on a criminal defense lawyer to handle the case. Never make any decisions about your false imprisonment charges until you speak to one of our criminal defense lawyers.