What should I do if someone files a criminal complaint against me?

Best option with you is compile proof of your innocence and make a representation to the police station where the complaint against you is filed and ask them to investigate it fairly. But make sure the complaint made against you is not for cognizable offences (if it is police might arrest you there and then).

What is the difference between a civil complaint and criminal complaint?

Unlike civil complaints, a criminal complaint is filed or initiated by the government of the state that the charges are being brought in. A state prosecutor (who represents the state) begins the process after an arrest by the police and will present the case to the prosecution.

What are the chances of the police filing a wrong complaint?

There is hardly any chances that the police will file a wrong or fake complaint. There is a very stringent procedure before filing any kind of complaint. The Officer In Charge or the Police Inspector or the Circle Inspector has to satisfy themselves before filing.

How do I drop a false complaint against the police?

You have to convince the police that the complaint is false and without any substance so that they can drop the case if they are convinced. Otherwise if the police prefer to charge the case you will have to defend the charge in the criminal court.

How do I know if the police are investigating a complaint?

If the police decide to investigate a complaint you will know because they will contact you or attempt to contact you. If charges are pressed by the prosecutor, it is not up to the police or anyone else to inform you that charges have been filed and a warrant has been issued for your arrest.

Do the police have to notify you when a report is filed?

To specifically answer your question the police do not necessary notify someone that a report has been filed against them. If the allegations are very serious the police are very likely to go looking for the person. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action.

How do I file a police report against someone?

The first thing to do is call the Sheriff Department in the county that the events supposedly took place. To specifically answer your question the police do not necessary notify someone that a report has been filed against them. If the allegations are very serious the police are very likely to go looking for the person.