If he was convicted as a minor, and his record is sealed because he was a minor, if then a website is created stating what a jerk he is and the details of the case can the victim then be sued for defimation of character or something like that?
2006-09-15 08:16:39 · 10 answers · asked by Bubbles 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sure he can sue for defamation of character, but that doesn't mean they'll win the suit.
Defamation of character typically involves two things:
1. making a false statement of fact
2. that statement then injures someone's reputation.
In this case, it doesn't seem to hold because, although there is injury to the reputation, the statements made would appear to be true.
2006-09-15 08:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jim D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can sue for anything today, but that does not mean that they will win. As long as what you are saying is correct they do not have a prayer of winning. I would avoid saying things that I felt like jerk. just stick to the proved facts and you will be OK Also the court case would not be closed to the victim, he or she could get copies of the proceedings and use them if the perp sued you.
2006-09-15 08:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by Joy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could try contacting you legal help Society. somebody there might have the skill to respond to and supply you a referral to an legal expert. yet an option determination is to call an area regulation college and spot in case you additionally can get referrals to legal experts. subject, attempt to get an legal expert by ability of advice rather of telephone e book. i'm rather particular statute of barriers on infant abuse does not run out till some years into adulthood, yet not sufficient to declare so with out asserting get an authority to be sure. you should to speak on your cousins and all try this mutually in the experience that your aim isn't money. that ought to help defray legal costs. it might additionally provide you emotional help. There are different factors of the equation to evaluate. If he has a kin, you're taking components from them. Pursuing this ability which you will proceed to actively stay it. Your anger will stay sparkling. Everytime the legal expert calls, you will remember what befell. while/in case you circulate to courtroom, you will relive the final time there. This pursuit would be punishing on you in many strategies while you're punishing him. Be sparkling on why you pick this, and totally think of by way of what it ability. each and every now and returned revenge has an improved value than the delight it ought to deliver. It does not deliver back what became lost. that's often not what makes the anger provide up. ~not speaking from lack of expertise.
2016-10-15 00:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bubbles
I sure hope it wasnt you.
Anyone can sue anyone, the question is will they win
A total defense to defamation is truth. Be careful what you say, but so long as you keep it to the truth, you're ok. At the very least the guy should be sorry and try to change his life and if he id, Im sure no one would have made the web site
2006-09-15 08:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who was convicted? It seems like if the molester wasn't convicted of the molestation and you start up a website saying that they are a molester, I would expect they'd have a case against you for defamation of character, slander and maybe more.
2006-09-15 08:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by evillyn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely, in return the person would have to prove that the molestation happened, as that would be the only defense. Anyone wantong to go down that road would need to think very carefully. Also I doubt it will bring the healing that person is looking for.
2006-09-15 08:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by teef_au 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can sue most anyone for most anything. Whether it will be worth your time and money, of course, is another matter.
2006-09-15 08:39:23 · answer #7 · answered by DelK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but they probably won't sue, that would give it more public exposure.
2006-09-15 08:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not defamation if it's actually true.
2006-09-15 08:27:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF you can't prove it, it is slander and liable.
2006-09-15 08:24:20 · answer #10 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋