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Old 09-06-2001, 08:03 PM
eric dennett
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I was arrested in Maine for assault on a police officier. The cops felt I was not giving them respect, so they beat me. In order to cover up their misconduct they trumped up the charge. When we went to a probable cause hearing they lied in order to convince the judge of probable cause. The judge found probable cause to proceed. When we finally went to trial they contradicted each other and contradicted what they had said at the probable cause hearing. The judge lectured the officiers on their improper conduct pertaining to the arrest and found me not guilty. My problem is even though they lied at the probable cause hearing,
and have told three different versions of the arrest, whereas the judge found probable cause at the hearing, even through misleading information, I have a hard time pursueing this matter in a civil suit. Is there any way to get a probable cause over turned, even though I have been found innocent at trial. Any suggestions.
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Old 09-07-2001, 04:37 AM
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the judge overturned the probable cause for assult when he dismissed the charges . get the court transcripts.
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Old 09-08-2001, 07:56 AM
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wrongful arrest


I'm involved in a similar situation in southern Maine and would like to exchange information via e-mail. Write me if you like.

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Old 09-09-2001, 11:21 AM
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what would lead three policers officers to believe that you were not showing respect towards them?
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