Full question:
I was arrested for DUI by an officer of Pulaski County PD in Arkansas. He took me to the holding cell in PD building. He was the only officer in the building. I was sexual exploited while I was in the jail. I am a 24-year-old storekeeper in a supermart in the vicinity. Under what law in Arkansas can I sue the police officer for his misconduct?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Sex Offfender
- Date:
- State: Arkansas
Answer:
In Arkansas, a police officer who engages in sexual misconduct can be charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree under A.C.A. § 5-14-127. This law states that:
- A person over twenty years old commits sexual assault if they engage in sexual contact with someone who is in custody and not their spouse.
In your case, the officer could be prosecuted for this offense, which is a Class D felony. Penalties may include up to six years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 (Ark. Code §§ 5-4-401, 5-4-201).
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