Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

libel & Slander

Do I need a lawyer for a Libel or

Slander case. Someone filed a false

police report on me saying I hit them

with a golf club. Police came and I

was arrested and went to jail for two

days. I never made it to court. Iwas

only arrested because the other party

made a citizents arrest. Can I sue for

libel or slander?


Asked on 12/28/07, 4:29 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: libel & Slander

You should consult with an attorney. It would seem to me that the best approach would be to sue for false imprisonment.

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Answered on 1/03/08, 2:12 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: libel & Slander

You may sue for filing a false police report. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 12/29/07, 2:03 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: libel & Slander

You can sue, but you can't win. Police reports are legally privileged and cannot support judgments for libel or slander.

Although you probably don't have a civil case, knowingly making a false police report is a crime. If you believe the person who made the report knew it was false then you should talk to the local prosecutor.

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Answered on 12/28/07, 4:43 pm


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