Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

False police statement by a Minor MA?

I was recently server with a restraining order. The plaintiff made false statements in the police report.

The plaintiff also submitted another statement presented as being written by a 13 year old child.

The statement was accepted by the police and was included as a statement and referred to

in the police report and request for a restraining order.

The statements are false. It is apparent when reading the document that it was not written by

a 13 year old. Additionally, the statement mentions conversations which the child would not

have been privy to. The statement bares no signature while the other included statement

are signed.

Others who have read the document/statement do not believe the child is even aware of the existence of the document.

Is there a way to challenged the validity and authenticity of the statements made to the police

by a minor as a single action not incorporated within other proceedings?


Asked on 5/15/10, 6:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
ERNEST BIANDO LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC

There are many ways to compell discovery and challenge the statement. However, much more info is required to determine if you have a case-you need to hire an attorney as these matters can be very damaging to you. Contact my office 774-745-0562.

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Answered on 5/20/10, 7:28 am


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