Slander

I assume most lawyers would need more information to adequately answer this questions. I would strongly suggest finding a lawyer who offers free consultations and speak with that lawyer in an environment where you can disclose the facts more candidly. I can offer this in response to your question... Most state's defamation statute requires that the defamatory or slanderous statement must be of and concerning the plaintiff. The law applies an objective standard to that requirement. In...

Slander

I assume most lawyers would need more information to adequately answer this questions. I would strongly suggest finding a lawyer who offers free consultations and speak with that lawyer in an environment where you can disclose the facts more candidly. I can offer this in response to your question... Most state's defamation statute requires that the defamatory or slanderous statement must be of and concerning the plaintiff. The law applies an objective standard to that requirement. In...

Can a person be re-charged with a crime that they plead guilty to

Let me begin by cautioning you that I practice in New York and my answer is based on my experience with New York law. Generally, a criminal defendant can make an application (oral or by written motion) to vacate a plea. However any such application must be supported by a compelling reason to grant the request. usually when a judge takes a plea he or she asks a long series of questions to ensure that the plea is being entered into by a knowing, and intelligent defendant. The judge wants...

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