Q: I was called in to the administrators office during work, i was then told local law enforcement came to my job and told

A: Why would the police officers do such a thing? It certainly unusual for police officers to go to someone work an make such allegations, even if the person is a drug dealer.

A: The Los Angeles County area has more civil rights lawyers than most other locations. You should do some research on lawyers who handle such cases, and then start calling some of them to see if you can get a free consultation on whether you have a case or not. Start calling and talking to law firms and lawyers to get the advice you need to protect and preserve your rights.

DO NOT DELAY. You only have limited time within which to make your claim, so make sure you do not drag things out.

You did not indicate whether any charges were ever filed against you, which would impact your claim. So here are some things you can do now:

1. prepare a chronological summary of the events, being sure to identify all witnesses and what they could say;

2. Gather all your documents together and make copies of them all;

3. After you finish this task, make an appointment with one of the lawyers you find, and take copies of your Chronology and all your documents to the law office before your appointment, so that the case intake team can get familiar with your case before you arrive. That way, if they have further questions, you can focus on what the lawyers might need to comprehensively evaluate your case.

A: In California, if law enforcement officers make false statements about you to third parties that harm your reputation, you might have a cause of action for defamation. Additionally, if the officers acted with malice, outside the scope of their job duties, or without probable cause, you might also consider potential claims for violation of your civil rights or intentional infliction of emotional distress. However, it's important to note that police officers often have certain immunities that protect them from lawsuits arising from their official duties. To assess the strength and viability of any potential claims, you should gather all the facts, evidence, and details of the incident, and consult with an attorney experienced in civil rights or defamation matters. Taking prompt legal action can be crucial, as there are specific time limits for filing claims against government entities or officials.