McCabe v. Craven

W. JONES, Justice.

I. NATURE OF THE CASE

Darrell McCabe committed multiple offenses that resulted in his imprisonment. Prior to sentencing, McCabe was detained and eventually granted credit for the time that he served prior to his sentence. He sued the State, alleging that the State falsely imprisoned him, because the State failed to afford him credit for the time that he served before his sentence was imposed and failed to release him timely. The district court held that his claims were barred by the statute of limitations. McCabe appeals that decision to this Court.

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY &…