Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
False Alligations
How do I have someone Prosecuted for Defirmation of Charactor?
Asked on 6/26/08, 3:44 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: False Alligations
Defamation is a tort not a criminal statute. You would have to sue them in civil court.
Answered on 6/26/08, 4:02 pm
David Shestokas
Shestokas, & Associates
Re: False Alligations
You cannot "have" someone prosecuted for Defamation of Character, since it is not a crime and the State Attorney would not take the case. What you would need to do is to sue the person in a civil court for damages, where if you were successful, you would receive money as compensation for your lost reputation.
Answered on 6/26/08, 5:50 pm
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