He made these claims about our new SIL. We have fought these claims since last November. Finally, last Monday we received a notification from the state judge who heard our case that all charges were dropped. She also wrote in her brief that the BF filed the charges intentionally and with malice. He also used the children to help him do his dirty work. Now, my question is this, What kind of charges can/will be brought on the ex SIL? A copy of the report has been given to the states attorney so we know he is aware of the situation. Also, what kind of punishment could he get?
2007-08-30 06:22:47 · 3 answers · asked by GPHS 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I should add that the judge that heard the case was from DCFS. No legal charges were ever brought against him.
2007-08-30 06:24:07 · update #1
We were told, by an attorney, that since the ex-SIL used a federal agency (Department of Children & Family Services) to file the false claims that it was considered a felony.
2007-08-30 11:46:38 · update #2
This is an excellent question to ask the states attorney. Anything else would be a wild guess.
2007-08-30 06:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If any charges were going to be brought, the judge would be the one to do so. He would dismiss the case against your new SIL with prejudice against the old SIL. The only charges that could be brought from the state would be wasting the agency and the court's time and money on false claims. On the other hand, your new SIL can sure him privately for defamation of character and causing emotional harm to the children.
2007-08-30 06:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reporting a false crime is a misdemeanor.
2007-08-30 07:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Vindicaire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋