Someone lied to plice leading me getting summons in NYC. What charges/lawsuits I and police can place on him?
451539
First of all, does he have anything you would want. You can file for a restraining order that will not permit him to come near you. If he does, he will be arrested. \n\nI have known of one restraining order that require the bad guy to move because his apartment was within the prohibited distance. That is probably all you can do. The police will give him a warning at the most. All the States, cities and counties are too low on money to do anything else. It is too expensive to have a trial for something that only hurt someones feelings and left them feeling embarrassed and angry. \n\nToo bad, he should not get away with it. I had a similar thing happen to me. I decided to just forgive the guy to get it off my mind. He wasn't worth the time I was spending thinking about him.\n\nHere is something I learned many years ago and it is still my best friend in cases like this...\n\n"If they haven't taken away your happiness, they haven't won"
641446
employ a lawyer, they dont charge for an intial inquiry such as this
595608
Do you have anything in writing in regards to the work that you did for him?  Do you have proof that these are your tools?  I think that I would try calling the cops first and file a report.  The cops will talk to him and that might be enough for him to let you have your tools.  If that doesn't work, take him to court and provide whatever you have in writing to the judge.
220605
There is a possible charge of filing a false police report. I would want to look into it a little more.
910985
no not unless asked by the court.\nIf asked by the court and you lie, then you may be charged with perjury also.\nThats a big one!
75488
Sure you can.\n\nGiven your question, that's the best answer you're going to get.  Post some details and maybe you'll get something better.  Tell people what state you're in and maybe you'll even get pointed in the right direction.  \n\nThe ACLU loves to hear from people like you.\n\nAny attorney specializing in taking on law enforcement will be happy to take up your case, assuming you have a bucket of money to get him started.\n\nMore importantly, you might want to get schooled down on what a false arrest is, and what it takes to prove it in your state.  I hear from people all the time about being falsely arrested, and when you listen to the facts they are generally nowhere near being the victim of a false arrest.  All that's required for an arrest is probable cause, and probable cause is not a difficult thing to develop in an awful lot of circumstances.  Just because you were arrested and later released by the police, or charges were not filed by the prosecutor, or were found not guilty by a court, does not automatically mean you were falsely arrested....not by a long shot.\n\nYou can sue, sure.  But if I were you, I'd get myself a little more educated on the circumstances as they applied to your arrest (assuming it was you) at the time it happened.  You can also make a complaint to the officer's employer (watch out for the paranoid in the crowd to start up over that one), and you can certainly contact the FBI over a civil rights violation (and being falsely arrested, if true, could be a violation of your civil rights).\n\nGood luck.  Get yourself educated about what happened before you embarrass yourself, though.
278709
Consult a lawyer.  Document everything in regards to the offense and shore up your alibis.
607109
I'm so sorry about this incident. I would file a complaint with the Pompton Lakes Safety Director, if there is one, if not, the Mayor. You didn't mention your outcome in court, but you should to seek the advise of counsel...you may have a case for false arrest and/or a Section 1983 action (basically a violation of your civil rights). Most police are honest and work hard at a tough job, but there are those that cross the line. Don't let this go, and allow this cop to railroad another innocent person. Good luck!
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Your state will have ethical canons or disciplinary rules to deal with this. \n\nUnless you gave him settlement authority, he can't settle on your behalf -- so read your enagement letter again and know what it says. If everything is as you say it is, he has run afoul of his duties as your counsel and fiduciary.\n\nStart with your local bar assocation, which should be able to give you a referral to (i) an attorney who can look into your situation and (ii) the proper state bar agency or committee to which you can report this misconduct (and, possibly, take this guy's ticket).\n\nGood luck.
982959
It is fraud.  Talk to the police.
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You HAVE to speak to a lawyer. BIG TIME.\n\nFirst perjury is a serious crime, you will most likely get a fine, but jail time is not out of the question.\n\nSecond, if he was found guilty but plead innocent then when you come clean he could easily go free. The fact that he plead guilty means he admitted to the crime, whether or not you lied in the view of the court no longer matters a guilty confession is what they want. \n\nYou need a lawyer, because what you do next may have serious consequences for both of you.
115882
Absolutely! If the judge is aware of these facts, not only is he morally and ethically obliged to help. In fact, there may even be some criminal charges that can be pressed with enough proof. It is a despicable act on the Judge's and I would appeal to a higher court and sue the robe off that crooked Judge. Get an attorney and go with it. Go to the media if you have to.
982004
Apparently someone has been criminally charged as a result of of your complaint. Obviously they contest the charge(s) or refuse to plea and adequately moved for jury trial. Unless they take a plea for a reduced charge you will probably have a say, if not some explaining to do.\n\nOtherwise you have turned the matter over to the "court" and they will decide if you get to say anything in a legal forum regarding the matter. \n\nFurther it is up to the states prosecuting counsel and the defendants counsel whether or not you will be called as a witness of which there is no guarantee you will get to testify.
294299
why'd you have a court appearance? sounds like false arrest under habeus corpus.
1028710
The law on this subject can vary quite a bit from state to state, as some (like New York) offer very strong protection for a person's identity -- particularly if that identity has some commercial or celebrity value.  I think you have several strong claims, including misrepresentation, fraud, unjust enrichment (the money they make selling copies of the interview), invasion of privacy, misappropriation of your name or face value (if you are famous or infamous), and on and on.  Many of the claims you would be making sound in equity rather than in law (a distinction that might bore you to death to see explained), but it basically means that those guys would come in "with dirty hands" in lawyer-speak, having committed a deception at the outset that basically invited trouble.  Judges hate that stuff and would probably tend to side with you, if it came to that.  Their lawyers will know that.  You should seriously consider interrupting your lawyer's holiday or talking to someone in his office or referral list.  (Most attorneys would usually have someone "on call" for their clients if they were going to be out of contact.)  You have a strong case but should probably act right away to preserve your rights.  Remember that vigilant defense of your rights this time can help discourage the bad guys from messing with you next time.  Good luck.
142297
You will need a good lawyer, whether you are innocent or guilty.\n\nI would suggest a sincere letter of apology regardless.\n\nMean people suck!
825193
Something similiar happened to me many, many years ago. I suggest that you bring a criminal action against the firm and/or your boss for "conversion" -- misappropriation of your property. (In New York City, where I was in 1969 or thereabouts, it is easy to bring a misdemeanor criminal complaint; and of course it's free.) \n\n(My landlady used her husband as her lawyer, and he went ballistic during pre-trial depositions, made a fool of himself on the record and wrecked his case. I did some research at the time, and found that this woman had even sued diplomats with immunity. Or tried to. So I brought the criminal case because she hadn't let me take my stuff -- a refrigerator -- out of the apartment. Of course she relented after I did that. She's dead now, of course.)\n \nYou will thus have ammunition against them.\n\nWhen it's all over, go to Small Claims Court and bring a civil case for the missing stuff. \n\nIf you have the time for this, you can make a nuisance of yourself, and make them pay for their nastiness.