Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

slander

a women is saying to the police and other people that i broke into her house and stole money and a safe. now it looks like i am the main suspect even though the police have verified that i was at work. they keep pointing fingers at me. is this defamation and slander and what do i do.


Asked on 10/23/07, 8:26 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

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

: slander

You have two problems. One is a potential criminal action.

There are a number of possible civil actions against this person.

For assistance, contact me.

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Answered on 10/23/07, 9:16 pm
Warren Wood Law Offices of Warren Wood

Re: slander

Slander is a smaller branch of the law of defamation. Defamation includes liable (written) and slander (spoken). Truth is an absolute defense to both types of defamation.

You need to consult an attorney.

We handle these cases.

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Answered on 10/23/07, 11:10 pm
Warren Wood Law Offices of Warren Wood

Re: slander

Slander is a smaller branch of the law of defamation. Defamation includes liable (written) and slander (spoken). Truth is an absolute defense to both types of defamation.

You need to consult an attorney.

We handle these cases.

Email: [email protected]

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Answered on 10/23/07, 11:10 pm
Warren Wood Law Offices of Warren Wood

Re: slander

Slander is a smaller branch of the law of defamation. Defamation includes liable (written) and slander (spoken). Truth is an absolute defense to both types of defamation.

You need to consult an attorney.

We handle these cases.

Email: [email protected]

Read more
Answered on 10/23/07, 11:10 pm
Warren Wood Law Offices of Warren Wood

Re: slander

Slander is a smaller branch of the law of defamation. Defamation includes liable (written) and slander (spoken). Truth is an absolute defense to both types of defamation.

You need to consult an attorney.

We handle these cases.

Email: [email protected]

Read more
Answered on 10/23/07, 11:10 pm


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