I was denied bail on a misdemeanor charge for 2 months, can I sue?

Question: I was charged with a misdemeanor charge and incarcerated without formal booking or arraignment. My first court date, a month later, was adjourned without me seeing the judge. I was denied bail for 2 months without seeing the judge. Finally I was arraigned and given bail after 2 months. In this time I lost my job and apartment. Can I sue the city for mishandling my case?

David's Answer: You cannot sue the Judge for denying you bail. That said, you may be able to sue based on false arrest, depending on whether you're victorious in your criminal court case.  -- David Bliven, Bronx Civil Rights attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)