What to do if my rights regarding arrest were violated?
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What to do if my rights regarding arrest were violated?
I arrived to work and lost prevention was there waiting for me upon arrival. I was taken to the back and was questioned about me stealing from the company. They had me sign receipts, They also had me right a confession and sign it. Everything the lost prevention asked and said was recorded. I asked if I was being arrested and his response was I don’t know. Then an officer arrived and placed me in handcuffs the officer asked lost prevention how long I had been under arrest they said about 2 hours. My Miranda rights where never read to me and I was never told that I was under arrest for embezzelment.
Asked on August 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, Nevada
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The problem that you have is that if loss prevention were not law enforcement from a municipality in the state that you reside in, law enforcement did not violate your Constitutional Rights. However, what the presumed private security people did for your employer very well could be another violation of state law for false imprisonment. I suggest that you immediately consult with a criminal defense attorney who practices in the area of personal injury to assist you in the matter you have written about.
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