Question about discreditation

[Pewosz]

I am sorry if this is a wrong place to ask, but I did not find anything more fitting for this topic.
I want to ask two questions:

1. Is unjustified discreditation attempt a crime? (For example making a false anonymous denunciation and preparing false proofs against somebody in order to discredit his position or even make this innocent person go to prison) If yes - how many years in prison can be set as a penalty for this, and what is the official name for this crime? (I am not a native English speaker)

2. Is pushing somebody to discredit another person is a crime in this instance? (and what is the official name for this crime if it is one)

I am sorry for my poor language as I am not a native English speaker and also hope for a quick answer.

 

[HighwayMan]

I never heard of the crime of "discreditation".

You completely ignored the question asking what state you're in when you posted. Without that information no one can even attempt to answer your question.

 

[Pewosz]

I'm really sorry, I'm new to that forum. I am asking about the Maine state.

I don't know how to say 'discrediting' in other words, because I don't live in US, but I need to know this information.

I am talking about the act in which a person gathers false proofs, submits a false denunciation in order to lower credibility (e.g. of an innocent advocate) or to make him go to prison.

 

[Just Blue]

I'm really sorry, I'm new to that forum. I am asking about the Maine state.

I don't know how to say 'discrediting' in other words, because I don't live in US, but I need to know this information.

I am talking about the act in which a person gathers false proofs, submits a false denunciation in order to lower credibility (e.g. of an innocent advocate) or to make him go to prison.

FreeAdvice does not do homework.

 

[single317dad]

I'm really sorry, I'm new to that forum. I am asking about the Maine state.

I don't know how to say 'discrediting' in other words, because I don't live in US, but I need to know this information.

I am talking about the act in which a person gathers false proofs, submits a false denunciation in order to lower credibility (e.g. of an innocent advocate) or to make him go to prison.

Defamation?

 

[quincy]

I'm really sorry, I'm new to that forum. I am asking about the Maine state.

I don't know how to say 'discrediting' in other words, because I don't live in US, but I need to know this information.

I am talking about the act in which a person gathers false proofs, submits a false denunciation in order to lower credibility (e.g. of an innocent advocate) or to make him go to prison.

Pewosz, does this concern an act that occurred in Maine? How does it involve you in Poland?

To discredit a person can be to impair the credibility of a person or IMPEACH (dispute, disparage, call into question) the truthfulness of the person, and this can be done in various ways (often through the use of the person's own previous statements).

In court hearings, there is often an attempt to discredit the testimony of a witness. And it is possible for a person to be jailed for lying in court (committing perjury). It is also possible for a person to be jailed on false proofs presented as evidence against him.

You can look to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 32(a)(1) and the Federal Evidence Rule 607, perhaps, for more information.

As to how many years a person could go to prison for - well, law is fact-dependent. Without specific facts, it is impossible to provide specific answers.

 

[Pewosz]

Yes, thank you, I meant defamation.

So now I'll transform my question:

Is defamation in shape of false accusing of drug smuggling and preparing false evidence to prove the guilt of an innocent person a crime in Maine?
If yes - how much years in prison can this person get?

(I need this precise information in my crime story, I'm sorry if this is too trivial, but I did not succeed to find any details about this topic anywhere)

 

[quincy]

Yes, thank you, I meant defamation.

So now I'll transform my question:

Is defamation in shape of false accusing of drug smuggling and preparing false evidence to prove the guilt of an innocent person a crime in Maine?
If yes - how much years in prison can this person get?

(I need this precise information in my crime story, I'm sorry if this is too trivial, but I did not succeed to find any details about this topic anywhere)

Defamation is not a crime in most states (including Maine) in the US. It is a civil matter. One who has been defamed can sue his defamer for economic losses and demonstrable reputational injury.

On this forum we generally do not answer hypothetical questions, assist with homework or help authors with their stories.

 

[davew128]

You need to do your own homework. We won't assist you in writing your novel.

 

[quincy]

As a writing tip for Pewosz:

It is generally smartest to write about what you know. Research can be important when writing but, because your understanding of the laws in the US seems exceptionally weak, it might be best to write about a crime that occurs in Poland.

Good luck with your story.

 

[Pewosz]

Nevertheless, thank you for the clues!

 

[quincy]

Nevertheless, thank you for the clues!

Good luck with your crime story, Pewosz. Say hi to Poland for me.