I was held in a Pennsylvania jail for almost four months on a charge that was later droped. Can I sue?
Answer
Anyone can sue anyone. The issue is can you win. In this case it would depend on many facts. For example, did the police have probable cause to arrest you initially? What was the basis for their holding you? Were the charges dropped because you were innocent, or because a witness did not appear or refused to cooperate with the authorities. Do you have a past criminal history?
Cases of this type are difficult to win and very time consuming for a lawyer. You should consult a lawyer who is experienced in civil rights law to determine whether or not you have a case that is worth pursuing.
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