Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Parole Officer falsley accused a citizen

In a small California town, a parole officer ,while checking on his parolees has accused a woman known by 3 parolees of being a drug dealer.She has never been arrested and is not a drug dealer.Five seperate people have told the woman this same thing ,that officer asked them about this wom,an and then said she is a drug dealer.should she send a cease letter to officer?


Asked on 7/27/07, 4:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Parole Officer falsley accused a citizen

Slander is actionable, but, without proof of monetary damages, not worth suing about. I recommend that you file a written complaint about this to the parole officer's supervisor.

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Answered on 8/08/07, 9:35 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Parole Officer falsley accused a citizen

I agree with Mr. Roth.

Slander, or defamation of character, can be the source of a winning civil law suit, but you need to show damages.

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Answered on 8/08/07, 11:45 pm


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