Malicious Prosecution Compensation

Malicious prosecution can have a devastating effect on someone’s life. Being falsely charged with a crime is difficult enough, but when this is the result of deliberate wrongdoing it can be even harder to deal with. We place great trust in the law to be fair and just: when the police or other prosecuting authorities abuse their power it can cause real damage.

Malicious prosecution is different from simply being wrongly accused of a crime: there must be evidence of deliberate malice on the part of the police or other prosecuting authority.

Our expert lawyers could help you claim compensation for malicious prosecution if you have been the victim of:

Evidence being fabricated against you
False accusations (i.e. that you assaulted a police officer when in fact they assaulted you)
Insubstantial evidence being used without full investigation

In the above instances compensation could be awarded to you for the damage to your reputation and the legal costs incurred in defending yourself against the malicious prosecution.

Our solicitors have brought claims against almost every major police force in England and Wales and have the experience needed to navigate these complex cases. We’ll fight to get you the justice you deserve and secure the best outcome possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Claim For Malicious Prosecution?

If there is evidence that charges were brought against you with malicious intent, we could help you get the justice you deserve.

Our expert lawyers could help you claim compensation for malicious prosecution if:

Your prosecution resulted in an acquittal
You have successfully appealed a conviction

The ‘malice’ involved in a malicious prosecution claim must be more than just spite or ill-will, and needs to have caused actual damage. This could be damage to your:

Reputation
Property
Person

Malicious prosecution cases can be complicated and take a long time to settle. However, if you have been the victim of a deliberate miscarriage of justice, it can be very important to pursue a claim.

Call today on 0800 028 1943 – or fill out our online form and we’ll call you back.

What Damage Can I Claim Compensation For?

Being accused of a crime can have a lasting impact. It’s not enough to be proven innocent if the damage to you and your family has already been done. Examples of things you could claim compensation for in a malicious prosecution case include:

Business or earnings lost because of the false charge
Damage done to your property
Legal fees incurred

Most of us take care to live responsible lives on the right side of the law and expect this of others too. If you have faced criminal charges people might treat you differently, regardless of what a court decides. Work and home life could both be affected: you may feel like your job opportunities are reduced and your relationships suffer.

Bringing a claim for malicious prosecution can help redress this injustice and provide financial compensation for the losses you’ve suffered because of someone else’s actions.

If you believe you’ve been the victim of malicious prosecution, get in touch with the team today. Call us on 0800 028 1943 or fill out our online form and we'll call you back.

Why Choose Irwin Mitchell For A Malicious Prosecution Claim?

Malicious prosecution cases can be complicated, but we have the experience and expertise to get you the justice you deserve.

We’ve brought claims against almost every major police force in England and Wales and understand the potential complications of taking action against these and other authorities. We’ll work with you to understand the full details of your case and the impact it’s had on your life.

As a full service law firm we can draw on the expertise of colleagues from other departments who also have experience of the criminal justice system, working together to ensure we have the best chance of bringing a successful claim on your behalf.

We promise to give you clear straightforward advice without legal jargon. We’ll keep you informed throughout your case to let you know what’s happening every step of the way.

Call us today on 0800 028 1943 – or use our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you.

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