Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
Can a lawsuit be brought from false accusations?
Can a lawsuit be brought against someone for false accusation if a police report does not have enough info to charge/committ a person to a crime?
Asked on 10/25/03, 3:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III
Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus
Re: Can a lawsuit be brought from false accusations?
A lawsuit cannot be brought against the State where a credible criminal claim lies. However, the state may violate civil liberty law.
An action that was brought in false light is actionable civilly. Proving damages is usually the difficult part of the equation.
Answered on 10/26/03, 1:25 am
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