langzaiguy
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@4sooth: Thank you, I was not aware of that court precedent! However, this is where I'm coming from: Yes, a police officer is responsible for knowing the law. A false arrest--no matter if the officer thinks he is following the law or not can result in a CIVIL suit. In KY, according to KRS 522.020, if an LEO if it can result in a CRIMINAL trial (and of course a civil trial too.)
In other words, it's bad enough if an LEO falsely arrests someone not knowing the law. In KY, it's doubly bad if an LEO falsely arrests someone knowing the law.
@4sooth: Thank you, I was not aware of that court precedent! However, this is where I'm coming from: Yes, a police officer is responsible for knowing the law. A false arrest--no matter if the officer thinks he is following the law or not can result in a CIVIL suit. In KY, according to KRS 522.020, if an LEO if it can result in a CRIMINAL trial (and of course a civil trial too.)
In other words, it's bad enough if an LEO falsely arrests someone not knowing the law. In KY, it's doubly bad if an LEO falsely arrests someone knowing the law.