The Brief

ORLANDO, Fla. - A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.

The Charges:

According to jail records, on September 12, Samuel Vasquez was arrested in Duval County and charged with assault, burglary, criminal mischief, grand theft and cruelty to animals.Deputies with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office transported Vasquez to the Duval County Jail where he stayed for four days before being extradited to Polk County.

The Wrong Man:

Vasquez maintained his innocence but ultimately spent 13 days behind bars. He even missed the birth of his child.

Attorneys with the Joshi Law Firm got involved and proved their client was wrongfully arrested.

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