You must obtain a non-guilty verdict at your trial in order to assert a viable cause of action for false arrest, or the charges against you must be dismissed. By filing a complaint with the police department, you can demand the officer face repercussions for their false arrest.I got arrested for DUI (first offense) and ended up getting reckless driving court supervision which I am almost done with. You can file a petition for factual innocence under Penal Code section 851.8. Can I sue for false arrest? No. Not successfully. Cases of wrongful arrest vary from one situation to another. Generally, here are the most common types of wrongful arrest cases. I finally not only ran into a cop who decided to start a fishing expedition on me but also falsey arrested me pretty much just because he had the power. Using the online report system allows you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the police report for free.