2006-12-13 13:05:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, but the burden of proof is on you. You must prove you have been harmed by the slander.
2006-12-13 13:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by Clemm T 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
No, you can't press charges on someone for slander. You can sue the person in a civil action, however, if in fact what the person said was true, or an opinion, or not heard by a third party that would constitute no slander. If it was in writing, even a drawing such as a cartoon that is Liable Per Se, kind of the same thing but Liable Per Se is worse, because it tends to cause more damage to the offended party because it lasts longer, (people can always find things that were once written). However, this is a civil matter and not a criminal one, you cannot send a person to jail for Slander/Liable Per Se. (You might want to beat their A*s, but I recommend going for their ASSets).
2006-12-15 06:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, truth is always a defense to a claim of defamation; a defamatory statement has to be harmful to reputation and made in the presence of, and understood by, third parties. If you're right she's submitting false receipts, then she cannot win any lawsuits she might bring for slander. Second of all, you don't want to call the police and make a criminal complaint; it's counter-productive and a waste of taxpayer dollars. If you have proof she's submitting falsified receipts, you and your lawyer should take the matter up with the family court that has jurisdiction over your divorce settlement. Saves time and energy. Regardless, calling the cops on your ex wife for this is only going to hurt your kids. Don't hurt your kids.
2016-05-23 22:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not have them arrested, but you can file a lawsuit. However, you have to prove the defamatory statement was untrue, and done so with malice.
It is hard to win a case of slander in the US so it had better be worth it. If someone just called you an idiot, just let it go. But if someone has made a false statement that has actually impacted your life financially, such as a business, then it might warrant further thought.
2006-12-13 15:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by Christopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a civil, not a criminal, offense. you can win money if you are damaged by the slander. But you have to prove the slander and the damage, though the standard of proof is lower than in criminal trials, it is still difficult. Unless it happened at work or something resulting in loss of income, you are unlikely to get anything.
but call a lawyer if something has seriously affected your life
2006-12-13 13:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think slander is a criminal offense. You can sue for slander but you'll have to prove malicious intent and that's not easy to do, even if you know it's true, it's still hard to get evidence to that fact.
2006-12-13 13:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your laws for peace disturbance. But slander is usually pursued civily.
2006-12-13 18:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by foxfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure why don't we start pressing charges on people chewing gum also.unless it was really bad id say forgive.thats what Jesus says to do.
2006-12-13 15:46:46 · answer #8 · answered by derrik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, but you can try to sue in small claims court, you have to prove it like the first answer said, BUT it isn't a "CONVICTION", that would be a criminal offense
2006-12-13 13:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by rhino_man420 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so. Slander isn't a criminal matter, it's a civil matter, meaning you can sue them.
2006-12-13 13:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋