Arrested for harassment, was never read Miranda rights

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Country: United States of America
State: Connecticut

I WAS ARRESTED FOR HARASSEMENT, ON THE PHONE AFTER A ONE YEAR SIX MONTH. HARASSEMENT BY THE PLAINTIFF, CAN I SEEK DAMAGES? I ALSO WAS NEVER MIRANDISED DURING MT ARREST.

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You cannot seek damages for the arrest itself but you can sue for any false statements etc. that caused actual damages. See also Miranda: http://www.worldlawdirect.com/article/959