2006-10-17 11:18:39 · 8 answers · asked by Mary P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What proof you got?
Remember that anything anyone says is covered by the First Ammendment. So you better prove slander.
I'd consult with an attorney. First visit is free.
2006-10-17 11:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no law saying you must have an attorney for anything, the question is whether you need one to prevail.
When you file a lawsuit, you always run the risk of losing so badly that you not only don't get anything, you have to pay the other guy's legal fees.
So, the question here is whether you can win without an attorney.
In theory you can. However, in your specific case, do you know what elements must be proved in order to win, and do you have evidence that proves those elements, and are you certain that they are admissible? In addition, are you familiar enough with court rules to foresee all the technicalities that you have to abide by and adhere to, including time limitations to respond to the blizzard of paperwork from the defense you are likely to get?
If you think the answer is yes, I suspect you are wrong.
Get an attorney or forget it.
2006-10-17 11:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deflamation of character charges involve permanent damage in a public manner of a private citizen. For example, if someone went to your boss and said you smoke crack and have sex with 10 year old boys, or published it in a paper. someone simply spreading a rumor isn't enough to do it. It needs to do lasting damage in order to hold any water...and you should do it with an attorney. he would take a commission rather than an hourly rate. you should at least consult with an attorney to see if you have a case.
2006-10-17 11:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by Chit P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to want an attorney to be sure everything is done correctly. The law on defamation is too complex to try to do it alone.
2006-10-17 11:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but defamation of charcter or Libel, is a civil action, not a criminal action, and the only remedy is to sue the person doing it, therefore, you need to have an extremly air tight case in order to win, you need a good attorney, and mostly, you need patience to wait, because it is going to take months possibly years for it to even get to court, if it ever does.
2006-10-17 11:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by dahorndogd013 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry ... but nobody takes defamation on a contingency basis.
It will cost you big bucks to get this to court, payable in advance.
2006-10-17 13:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's "DEFAMATION" of character not deflamation.
2006-10-17 11:22:18 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just a small point, I think you meant "defamation".
2006-10-17 11:20:49 · answer #8 · answered by hog b 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋