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Charles Farden v. United States of America

Date: 11-03-2025

Case Number: 23-CV-851

Judge: Kirtan Khalsa

Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

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Defendant's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Albuquerque

Description:

Albuquerque, New Mexico personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Federal Tort Claims Act claim.

At issue in this suit under the Federal Tort Claims Act is whether the United States can be held liable for false imprisonment or false arrest when a federal law enforcement officer restrains or arrests a person whom he has probable cause to believe is committing the federal crime of marijuana cultivation on tribal land in New Mexico, even though such cultivation may be legal under state law.

Outcome:

Summary judgment granted.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Charles Farden v. United States of America?

The outcome was: Summary judgment granted.

Which court heard Charles Farden v. United States of America?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County), NM. The presiding judge was Kirtan Khalsa.

Who were the attorneys in Charles Farden v. United States of America?

Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Albuquerque.

When was Charles Farden v. United States of America decided?

This case was decided on November 3, 2025.