Albert* faced a distressing and unlawful strip search. He believed the police had acted outside of the law. Therefore, he came to our firm for legal representation.
Our civil lawyers have years of experienced handling such cases against the police. We fought for his rights and received justice on behalf of our client.
Unlawful strip search
In August 2020*, police arrested Albert at night in Tamworth* for allegedly possessing house-breaking tools. The officers held and strip-searched him in the view of other people. As a result, Albert felt significant distress. We challenged this unlawful act and secured a favorable outcome for Albert.
Police unlawful strip search – What happened?
Officers strip-searched Albert in the charge room at Tamworth Police Station.* This humiliating act took place in front of both male and female officers, as well as other inmates.
We argued that the stop, search, and detention were unlawful. We pleaded false imprisonment, assault, and battery. However, the false imprisonment claim faced significant evidentiary issues. However, we secured CCTV footage capturing the unlawful strip search. This provided solid evidence for the claim.
Albert wanted to avoid the stress of a trial and instructed us to settle out of court. We accepted the best offer, ensuring Albert received just compensation. In the end, the case concluded with Albert receiving a fair settlement.
Suing the police
The settlement acknowledged the trauma Albert endured. It also emphasized the importance of holding authorities accountable. We also ensured Albert received just compensation without the burden of a court trial.
Civil lawyer for suing state
If you face similar issues, seek expert legal advice. Enquire via email (). Alternatively, you can call O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors at (02) 9261 4281. Then, we can set up a free appointment* with the civil lawyers in our Sydney office.
*We have changed some details to protect client confidentiality.
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