Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Massachusetts

What court do I file in?
I was arrested. I was charged with felony A/B. Charges eventually dismissed, but I was maliciously prosecuted even though they had to have known the accusation was a lie (and I can prove that the police did know, whether the DA's office knew, I'm not so sure). Now I want to file a lawsuit against the city, I was arrested without probable cause, and I can prove it.
What court do I file a lawsuit in against the city? Civil lawsuit? And how do I calculate damages (and by damages I'm talking about defamation of character, false arrest, lost time at work to attend court, etc, etc.)

Asked on 10/03/07, 1:59 pm

Maurice LaRiviere, Jr. Law Office of Maurice LaRiviere, Jr.

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Re: What court do I file in?

You can file in either in the federal district court or state superior court

Before I could give you a reasonable number I would have to hear more about the facts.

Understand in today's legal world few cases go to trial but rather are settled.

If you want some further info contact me at your convenience by phone or email

Answered on 10/03/07, 4:10 pm

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