Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Massachusetts

suing

i have an upcoming trial. I am

getting the charges dismissed

because there is clear evidence

exonerating me. I want someone to

pay for falsely accusing and charging

me for this ridiculous crime. May i

sue either the complaintent or the

officer for the legal fees i had to

incur. Also when the officer filed the

report he put false facts into the

report and also omitted facts that

would have served vital to my

exoneration. Is he liable. Note: I

have proof that he omitted these

important facts.


Asked on 5/12/09, 11:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: suing

If you feel as though you were wrongfully or maliciously accused of a crime that you did not commit, you may have a claim of defamation against your accuser.

You can also seek to have your CORI sealed so that the effects of an arrest are diminished somewhat. Defamation cases are difficult, and you should be prepared to pay an attorney to take your case.

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Answered on 5/12/09, 11:59 am


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