My question involves police conduct in the State of: Texas. Can I sue the police for arresting me after I was violently beaten by my husband? I came home from work to find my husband intoxicated . He has beaten me before and stalked me. The previous 5 year protective order had just expired. And as a side note, I was using a walker as I had just gone back to work after major surgery.
I called 911 and when the police came they called an ambulance for me. I advised them that I would see my own doctor as I couldn't afford to go to the hospital in an ambulance. They called anyway and EMT's came. I was in shock from the assault as he had strangled me and tried to break my ribs. I refused to be transported. They kept asking questions that didn't make sense to me and took my phone when I was trying to call for help. I kept telling them he has done this before, and that the protective order has just expired.
The police became angry and placed me under arrest. I was so confused as how was I going to get medical treatment in jail. They called EMS again and I was transported. My ribs were x-rayed and they were only badly bruised. The police stood outside the door and told the ER Dr that I had just beaten up a "poor old grandpa." Then I was taken to jail.
My neck wounds were cleaned by the jail nurse and she got me a wchr when I told her I was not allowed to walk without an assistive device for 3 more weeks. Then I was placed in a cell for two days. Then I was chained up to other prisoners and arraigned. This was also the first time my miranda rights were given.
After being bailed out by my sons and sister I was homeless. I had no clothes, no phone, no money because the police told him to go to ATM to get my money. I couldn't go home because he was there.
I went to work that first day with a scarf covering my neck but I couldn't hide my black eye and scratches and bruises.
My husband had fled the area after this because he knew the police arrested the wrong person and he feared of them realizing the mistake and coming after him.
At court the DA refused to drop charges. My attorney said he had never seen anything like this in his 31 years of experience. They offeredme a plea bargain with 100 days in jail which I refused. My trial by jury is in June and I signed a motion of withdrawel due to not having the $6000 for trial. My attorney referred me to several pro bono Civil Justice Lawyers but I am waiting and collecting evidence.
My future ex husband admitted guilt and signed an affidavit that has been filed. Now I'm just waiting for the case to be dismissed. Also, when I look online at the police report, it has ME being charged with assault, and aggravated strangulation and engender suffocation. That's what he did to me! I did not hurt him.
I have been depressed so deeply that I didn't know I am capable of feeling like this. I can't focus at work. I cant concentrate, focus or carry on an intelligent conversation. I borrowed everything I had to start over with my son
Do I have a civil case? I lost a year of my life. My whole 59th year is gone. I lost all my money, didn't get the trandfer I was offered because I have to stay here due to bail conditions. I now have a criminal record, I can't live like this. Please help me..I have no money so it needs to be pro bono. Thank you very much.

