Los Angeles, CA asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for California

Q: I was maliciously prosecuted by the catholic church twice. They lost twice.

Los Angeles City attorney prosecuted me with no evidence or witnesses. They lied. A jury found me not guilty. please help me sue. It was cruel what I went through. They violated my first amendment right to stand on a corner and protest their noisy amplified sound system. Yes. Prosecuted under Penal Code 302A. But it was all a lie. No evidence or witnesses that saw me because it never happened. It was a whole made up story. Damages ? Going through the hell and stress of a trial and malicious prosecution.

I filed for Factually Innocent and lost because Los Angeles City attorney missed my deadline to file. Went to appelette court and lost there recently . Does my 2 year deadline start now to sue ?

2 Lawyer Answers
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info is needed

did they allege Trespass?

what are your damages?

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
Answered
  • Civil Rights Lawyer
  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Look for a lawyer who handles civil rights cases. Remember that you only have six months within which to file a claim against the City of Los Angeles, from the date of your acquittal, under state law. Under Federal law, you have two years within which to file a federal lawsuit against the City for violating your civil rights.

Put together all the documents which show all the damages you suffered having to defend yourself. Ask the lawyer who defended you to help you.

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