Eleventh Circuit· 6/25/1996

Ortega v. Christian

Citations

85 F.3d 1521
1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 15249
1996 WL 309202

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outlining the difference between claims for false arrest and false imprisonment
rooting false arrest and false imprisonment claims in the Fourth Amendment
“An arrest made with probable cause [ ] constitutes an absolute bar to a section 1983 action for false arrest.”
“A warrantless arrest without probable cause violates the Fourth Amendment and forms the basis for a section 1983 claim.” (citation omitted)
“[A] past history between the informant and [law enforcement] could lend support for the informant’s veracity and reliability.”
“A warrantless arrest without probable cause violates the Fourth Amendment and forms the basis for a section 1983 claim.” (citation omitted)

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Judges: Hatchett, Barkett, Oakes

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