Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Disclosure of another person's criminal background
Would there be legal consequences if I sent copies of police reports and other public documents pertaining to jail, trial, and related civil actions for assault, harassment, etc. to the criminal's employer, landlord, and/or neighbors? Some of the police reports took special efforts to obtain, so they are possibly not public records in the strictest sense.
Asked on 3/22/00, 6:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Sitkoff
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
Re: Disclosure of another person's criminal background
Yes, there could be severe legal consequences for taking such action. This is especially true if you obtained the information in a not so legal manner. Consult with an attorney before taking any action.
Answered on 3/28/00, 3:49 pm
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