Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Conversion of Private Property

A person filed false allegations of domestic violence against me. I was served papers at work on a Monday around noon. By the time i met the police officer at the residence from which I was being expelled, the other party had removed the vast majority of my personal property, claiming in the presence of yje police officer that she ''didn't know what I was talking about''. There are many other factors that are explicitly actions of premeditation. My question is, isn't it against the law for an individual to file false criminal allegations for the purpose of facilitating the theft of another's personal property? I have already gone through Civil Court. Because this person and her family are ''well conected,'' the return of my personal property was denied without any type of review. I am out about $82,000. Can somebody help me?


Asked on 6/28/02, 1:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Olive Law Offices of Gary Olive

Re: Conversion of Private Property

Yes it is against the law to file a false police report. However, it is still up to the district attorneys office if they wish to prosecute this case. You can certainly tell the police about it and see if they are willing to even present a false filing case to the DA.

In regard to getting your property back, you can bring an action in civil court. But remember civil litigation can be costly and it takes time to resolve.

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Answered on 6/28/02, 8:16 pm


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