I was arrested 17 years ago for an assualt charge. In stead of calling 911 the person (assaulted) called a personal friend, a police officer. This police officer had previous false derogatory information on myself, from the so-called victim. The assault charge was entered as the most serious charge under misdemeanors. It should have been a much lesser charge according to the Penal Code. Could the so-called victim be sued for Defamation of Character. I just found out I cannot receive employment at a certain company because of this. The case was dismissed, but remains on my record.
2006-08-20 04:05:25 · 5 answers · asked by linda0159@sbcglobal.net 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's a conflict of interest and it got dismissed as it should have. Write the courts and seek to have the records expunged and destroyed.
A suit may be possible, contact a legal source.
2006-08-20 04:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Versatile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person to ask would be an attorney. Some cities and towns have attorneys who provide pro bono advice, and many others have inexpensive "consultations" (an hour or less). It may cost you $40 or $50 to set up a consultation, but at least you'll come away knowing whether you could (or should) file a case against the "victim".
As far as the original case being dismissed: again, you'd need to check with an attorney on this, but you may be able to petition to have the case/charges expunged from your record, especially if you were a minor when the charges were originally filed.
Check with the Public Defender's Office at your local courthouse. Their services are free, so it wouldn't cost you anything (other than time) to pursue having the charges expunged.
2006-08-20 04:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by jvsconsulting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the court the case was dismissed from and get the case dropped from the record, if you are trying to get past a background check through the police department , their records on the incident cannot be hidden.
2006-08-20 04:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by DEADGONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the Statute of Limitations it may be to late to change the situation. Your question really deserves a professional opinion. I would contact an attorney and simply pose the question you asked here.
2006-08-20 04:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police get p*ssed off going to activities that are out of control. And chatting with alcohol fueled ppl, in ordinary words escalates the region. obviously they'll get impolite, advise, mouthy. Theres not a lot you could do, its their be conscious hostile to yours. Dont have rowdy activities.
2016-11-30 21:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋