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Originally Posted by Gunfighter13
I have served many warrants and made thousands of arrests over the years, First a Police Report has to be taken, or a report is taken by the DAs investigator to see if there is a crime, then contact is made with the suspect, and if no contact can be made the investigator goes to the judge for a warrant if there is Probable Cause. There was no stolen car to arrest the man for as he had a contract and all necessary documents. The dealer made a mistake and this should have gone to civil court.
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The contract clearly showed that the vehicle was purchased and not stolen, which to me makes it very clear that the dealership made a false claim of a 'stolen vehicle', and the PD was culpable as well for making an arrest without sufficient evidence. Therefore, both parties are liable for personal damages to the customer.
I too am against frivolous lawsuits, but when a person is illegally detained and their civil rights are violated, those culpable must be prepared to be punished, and also be ready to break out their checkbooks!
