Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

domestic charges

My ex- girlfriend and I had an argument one night, she got mad and called the police and told them I hit her.

They of course took me away.

I had to go and retain legal council for myself, and her. So that she could go into court and invoke her fifth amendment right, due to the fact that her police report was false.

The case was dismissed. However the incident shows on my police record now. My question is, do I have any legal right to sue her for the legal charges that I incurred as a result of her lie?


Asked on 7/18/08, 7:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: domestic charges

You always have a right to sue, and in this action you have to decide if it is cost-effective.

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Answered on 7/20/08, 9:24 pm


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