False imprisonment can also be part of other crimes such as kidnapping, domestic violence, sexual assault, assault, and battery. Federal False Imprisonment.If the person that's being assaulted is a police officer, even a simple assault becomes a felony of assault in the second degree, subject to state imprisonment. There is a 2 year statute of limitations on the claims for assault, battery and false imprisonment. Penalties and Punishment. The penalties, if convicted, depend on the degree of the charge and the corresponding classification of that offense. The §50-e requirement applies where a plaintiff seeks to bring false arrest and false imprisonment claims against a municipality under state law. In general, criminal battery is the act of making unlawful physical contact with another person. New York Lawyers Team in Queens is here to help. We are located directly across from Queens Criminal Court.