False arrest requires an arrest, but, false imprisonment only requires unlawful detention. False imprisonment occurs when one person unlawfully restricts another's freedom of movement.When someone is arrested without property authority or without adequate evidence, then that is a false arrest. In New York, false imprisonment is similar to false arrest, but it includes being illegally confined against your will. False arrest is a type of police misconduct. If you believe that your arrest was wrongful, you may be entitled to damages. In New York, false imprisonment is similar to false arrest, but it includes being illegally confined against your will. Have you or someone you know been falsely arrested or detained in New York City? Contact the Orlow Law firm today for maximum compensation. What is the difference between a jail and a prison?