Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

false accusation & harassment

Two teens (15 yrs. old) got involved and there was kissing and holding hands that happened. The ''divorced mother'' of the girl found out and went nuts. They kept it to themselves and counseled her daughter with the help of the girl's older brother. When that didn't work, they finally called the boy's father and both agreed that they're both young, will counsel them to concentrate on their studies, etc. The next day, the mother of the girl, went to the martial arts' class where both teens go to (The girl stayed home that day) After seeing the boy, she just started yelling and accused the boy of molesting her daughter and will have him arrested, etc. The instructor intervened. She waited until the class was over, but the instructor was able to wisk the boy away. Now, after the agreement between rational people just the night before, then falsely accuse the boy of molestation and threatened to have arrested, stalked and embarrassed in-front of his classmates (witnesses), a person that works for a school district as an Accountant, what are my options? I tried to offer some kind of closure and have her appologize to the boy in-front of the class (only)but she won't have any part of it. What can I do? Go to the police? school district?


Asked on 8/31/05, 1:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: false accusation & harassment

A civil restraining order against the woman can be obtained. It is unlikely that law enforcement or the district attorney will take any action against the boy as he and the girl are close to the same age and their conduct was consenual. The mother's conduct is outrageous and can be the gounds for the civil restraining order. If she does not stop this conduct the boy should contact an attorney for advice about obtaining a restraining order.

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Answered on 8/31/05, 2:13 am


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