I recently was called a N-word repeatedly by my probation officer over the phone and i know it was recorded!
2007-03-06 08:29:04 · 10 answers · asked by mikeh313 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i only wanted to get a earlier court date!And i'm done with the probation now. When she realized she called me a N#**@ twice she hung up!
2007-03-06 08:39:52 · update #1
And I hope to sue the District court she works at!
2007-03-06 08:43:28 · update #2
Yeah, good thought, suing your probation officer. That'll make things better.
2007-03-06 08:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow these are some really horrible answers.
First and foremost Slander is defined as "a false defamation (expressed in spoken words, signs, or gestures) which injures the character or reputation of the person defamed; distinguished from libel."
This did not happen to you what did happen to you however is a form of harassment and degradation. The word "******" holds horrible meanings and represents meanings that are deeply disparaging. I would suggest you contact an attorney for further assistance - This isn't a matter you should go at alone, there are several legal restrictions for this sort of action.
For instance there is a legal term known as "fighting words" and although this may be a stretch the supreme court did rule in Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire that "[fighting words] include the lewd and obscene, the profane, the libelous, and the insulting or "fighting words" those which by their very utterance inflict injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace." The "N-word" does, by its very utterance, inflict injury and can incite an immediate breach of the peace. For a state or federal employee to conduct themselves in this manner is horribly inappropriate and although I don't feel that this will be your "pot of gold" I say pursue this because you've been wronged!!!
2007-03-06 16:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Slander means saying something that is not true. Calling you a racial epithet isn't a lie or the truth. It's just name-calling.
Sorry chief, I don't think this will turn into a pot of gold for you. But you could register a complaint with his superiors.
And I can only imagine how much worse your life could get if you start suing or filing complaints against your PO. Those guys have a huge amount of control over your life. They don't like you, they can make your life a living hell, and make sure you end up back behind bars for a long, long time. And of course, many of these guys use this power to be abusive to the people they are in charge of. Sometimes, they're just pushing you and testing you to see if you can handle yourself without assaulting people when you get insulted. Many ex-cons probably can't.
I don't see how pursuing this could benefit you in any way, but I can see dozens of ways how it could really screw up your own life even worse.
2007-03-06 16:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Yanswersmonitorsarenazis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should consult with a lawyer in your area.
Simply being insulted by another's language does not necessarily give rise to a cause of action for slander. However, you may have cause for some other type of lawsuit. At the very least, you should complain to your PO's manager about the unfair, and possibly discriminitory treatment you are receiving from your PO. Unfortunately, you will likely not receive any type of compensation, or simpathy from management or the governing body that you are reporting to. In my experience, most PO's would be better called POS then just PO.
Good luck!
2007-03-06 16:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have a slander case. You might well have a violation of civil rights under color of authority, but if you don't have the tape in your possession as evidence, all you are going to do is screw yourself again.
2007-03-06 16:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PO's can be tough. It wasn't right but do you really think that suing will further your probation??
2007-03-06 16:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer but about your civil rights. They have free consultations for this kind of stuff.
2007-03-06 16:50:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, go after your PO, that will help you alot when you get arrested again and go up for parole. Smart move, bro.
2007-03-06 16:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know...maybe you can call him back and call him a Kramer!!!! as far as i know this is still the united states and he is protected under the Constitution.what did you do to make him call you that?
2007-03-06 16:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is true, it is not slander.
2007-03-06 16:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋