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You can, but few police harrasment cases are ever won.
All the police have to do is prove they had "probable cause" which means they had some good reason to believe you may be committing, or intennding to commit a crime when they detained you.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn the US, anyone can sue anybody for anything. Who are you thinking of suing? The person that reported the crime and fingered you - or the police fror arresting you? Whether, or not, you were released after investigation - had the charges dismissed by the prosecutor - or were found not guilty at trial - if law enforcement had sufficient probable cause to arrest you, you would probably not be able to collect anything. You should discuss your chances of success with an attorney and be guided by his advice.
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What law is there that can protect you from being falsely accused?
Laws cannot protect someone from being falsely accused. After an accusation has been made, you may be able to sue someone for defamation of character.
How do you clear your name in Sims 3 late night if your falsely accused?
Go to the courthouse and sue for slander.
Why did Fantasia father sue her?
He sued her because he believed that she had wrote falsely in her book>
Can you sue a clothing store for falsely accusing you of stealing?
Yes, you may have grounds to sue a clothing store for defamation if they falsely accused you of stealing and it damaged your reputation or caused you harm. You would need to prove that their accusation was false, that they communicated this accusation to others, and that it resulted in quantifiable damages. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your case and determine the best course of action.
Can I bring a civil action against someone who falsely accused me of elder abuse in California?
If you have proof that a person falsely accused you of elder abuse you can sue for defamation. Contact a lawyer to find out how to file defamation suits in California. Else you can also contact to one of famous Child Abuse Expert like Dean Tong(Lawyer) , You can also read their case studies at Wikipedia page of Mr. Dean Tong or You can also take expert advice at here abuse-excuse.com
Is it possible to take legal actions against someone who has falsely accused you of fornicating with a married man even if the accusation was made just between the 2 of you?
You can sue anybody for anything, but, unless you can show how this private accusation damaged you financially, you don't have much of a case.
Can you sue a company for libel or slander?
Yes. You can sue someone who has falsely accused you of theft. Whether or not you should sue someone who has falsely accused you of theft depends on a number of circumstances. It depends on how the accusations started, the conditions under which they occurred, how far the accusations got, and what the law says. In Florida, if a merchant catches you shoplifting and you dispose of the property before the cops come, you can not sue under the law. If you bring a lawsuit, you lose your $250 for bringing the case to court. You paid $250 to hear the judge say, "Case dismissed."
What are the ratings and certificates for Accused - 2010 Mo and Sue's Story 2-2?
Accused - 2010 Mo and Sue's Story 2-2 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:16 UK:15
If you are accused of something and you didn't do it do you have the right to know accuser?
Yes, since if you are accused of something the you didn't do, that is slander. If it is serious, you can even choose to sue he/she.
Can you sue a dead person's spouse for crime?
No, you cannot sue their spouse. You may be able to sue the estate, particularly if the estate was enriched by the crime. Cases of embezzlement come to mind as a possibility.
If a Jenning Court keep aresting you and making you pay for the same thing over harsing and causing you grief can I sue them?
They can arrest you over and over as many times as you commit the crim, and therefore you cannot sue them. However, you can sue them if they arrest you falsely.
How do you use the word Slander in a sentence?
It would be slander to say something untrue about a person's moral character.The banker sued for slander against a customer who claimed the banker was a pedophile.The newspaper printed a story about the mayor that was slander.
