Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

can i sue someone in california for allegations they made about me to the police (which were subsequently investigated by the police and found to be baseless)? is this defamation of character, or libel, or slander, or something?


Asked on 10/18/12, 9:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Stone-Molloy The Lion's Law Office

Reports made to the police are privileged and you cannot sue on that basis. Look for evidence of slanderous statements to anyone ELSE (other than the police).

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Answered on 10/18/12, 9:44 am


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