Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

First degree attemted arson

It is possible to sue for damages someone who alledges that they saw you pour a flammable liquid and attempted to light it. Though there is no evidence of a fire or sieging of a part of a building. Causing you to get arrested. But was a nolle prosequi.


Asked on 11/29/08, 9:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: First degree attemted arson

If the person made a knowing false statement about you which resulted in your arrest, you could sue that person for defamation.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 2:52 pm


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