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ema8x0
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My Ex Gf picked up my controlled substance prescription at my local pharmacy Location is Pennsylvania Today when I went to pick up my controlled substance prescription at my local pharmacy Walgreens. The lady at the counter told me that someone else already picked up my prescription that it was due on refill today. The only person that know that I have this prescription and able to provide my birthday and phone number is my ex gf. Now what can I do here legally? Should I call the police or held the pharmacy liable? I have had my prescription stolen before and when I asked my doctor to give me a new prescription even with police report and case number and he still refuse to let me get a new refill until 30 days period are up. I need my prescription to function. Need help and advice please.
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fdo3clm
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fdo71tx
| 1,578,598,134 | 1,578,600,010 | 5 | 30 |
That really sucks. Never has happened to me but I know how it is to not be able to get my RX because of something that I feel is beyond my control. Can't really blame the doctor. My wife always found it funny that the only RX that seems to get stolen, flushed down toilet, lost or abducted were the good ones. Never something as simple like ibuprofen. True blame is on the person that picked it up. Then the pharmacy. If you want to get real technical, ultimately you (since you don't have a note with them about only you can pickup) Don't be offended I never thought to put a note like that either. Figured that with Walgreens my RX is safe, since there has been times that I didn't have my DL or DL was expired and they would not accept the paper renewal as proof it was me. Yes you should call the police, since you don't know it is her for sure. This is your RX not hers, not Walgreens or your doctors. Your doctor and insurance might be more willing to write another script if you can show a report where they actually caught the thief. Not just a report that your script was stolen.
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Having dealt with issues like this in the past, I can tell you that ultimately you’re looking at going for some time without meds. You should absolutely file a report, obtain all the copies of it you need, contact your physician, pharmacist and insurance company, but I hate to tell you even all of the above won’t be enough to immediately release the Rx to you. Many insurance companies require prior authorizations to fill a scheduled Rx any time before the refill parameters. PAs can take anywhere from a week to months in my experience and when they’re under way, there isn’t much anyone can do to make the process accelerate. Finally, the speed at which you can obtain your meds is ultimately set by your insurance company. If you have a good report with your physician and pharmacist, the PA process can sometimes be circumnavigated when a physician writes a NEW rx with different directions or larger quantity. If your physician is savvy at all they might be willing to do this for you but I’d imagine this to be somewhat few and far between. Good luck! Make sure you visit the ED if withdrawal from your meds is life threatening (benzodiazepines) - as they will give you a dose to tide you over.
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ema8x0
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legaladvice_train
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My Ex Gf picked up my controlled substance prescription at my local pharmacy Location is Pennsylvania Today when I went to pick up my controlled substance prescription at my local pharmacy Walgreens. The lady at the counter told me that someone else already picked up my prescription that it was due on refill today. The only person that know that I have this prescription and able to provide my birthday and phone number is my ex gf. Now what can I do here legally? Should I call the police or held the pharmacy liable? I have had my prescription stolen before and when I asked my doctor to give me a new prescription even with police report and case number and he still refuse to let me get a new refill until 30 days period are up. I need my prescription to function. Need help and advice please.
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fdo1cp3
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fdn9qic
| 1,578,597,078 | 1,578,581,009 | 22 | 12 |
File the police report. With the police report in hand, you can go to your doctor and the pharmacy and get a new prescription. Theft of a controlled substance is a crime. The pharmacy tech who gave the prescription out should have also asked for the identification of the person picking up the prescription. At the pharmacy I worked for (also a Walgreens), only the person who's name was on the script or their caregiver was allowed to pick it up UNLESS the patient called ahead and gave us the name and description of the person picking up the medication. That person knows you are an easy source of drugs and has your information. Once you get the medication side handles, switch pharmacy locations or pharmacies entirely so they can't do this again. Maybe even put a note in your file to ask for ID every time they pull your prescription. Sometimes that's enough of an inconvenience to throw off a possible theft.
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Most pharmacies or at least the ones I go to require a drivers license to get a controlled substance and then they scan it. If they did that have them give you the record and go to the police they will arrest her. If you have insurance and have the police record your insurance company may give you an override which would let the pharmacist refill your prescription.. I don’t know why your doctor is being such a pain but I don’t think he can ethically cut you off if it was legitimately stolen unless this has happened a lot.
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ema8x0
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legaladvice_train
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My Ex Gf picked up my controlled substance prescription at my local pharmacy Location is Pennsylvania Today when I went to pick up my controlled substance prescription at my local pharmacy Walgreens. The lady at the counter told me that someone else already picked up my prescription that it was due on refill today. The only person that know that I have this prescription and able to provide my birthday and phone number is my ex gf. Now what can I do here legally? Should I call the police or held the pharmacy liable? I have had my prescription stolen before and when I asked my doctor to give me a new prescription even with police report and case number and he still refuse to let me get a new refill until 30 days period are up. I need my prescription to function. Need help and advice please.
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fdo1cp3
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fdnh1wr
| 1,578,597,078 | 1,578,585,641 | 22 | 10 |
File the police report. With the police report in hand, you can go to your doctor and the pharmacy and get a new prescription. Theft of a controlled substance is a crime. The pharmacy tech who gave the prescription out should have also asked for the identification of the person picking up the prescription. At the pharmacy I worked for (also a Walgreens), only the person who's name was on the script or their caregiver was allowed to pick it up UNLESS the patient called ahead and gave us the name and description of the person picking up the medication. That person knows you are an easy source of drugs and has your information. Once you get the medication side handles, switch pharmacy locations or pharmacies entirely so they can't do this again. Maybe even put a note in your file to ask for ID every time they pull your prescription. Sometimes that's enough of an inconvenience to throw off a possible theft.
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Police. Not going to bother explaining what should be blatantly obvious.
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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edupyry
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edu8geb
| 1,547,252,203 | 1,547,240,754 | 980 | 520 |
That police officer who told you it’s a civil matter stopped listening to you. Call your police station again and state that property was stolen from you. If you get the same person, ask for a sergeant. I can’t tell you how often I see/hear stories about family stealing from family, whether it’s an animal, money, or that one dish that was special but you somehow got it in the inheritance from mom. It doesn’t matter; it’s still theft. Your kittens (unfortunately in the eyes of the law) are still property. It doesn’t matter if it was your BIL or your mom or your neighbor that you invited that one time for dinner; it’s still theft. My guess is that the officer you talked to initially was hoping that it could be handled “civilly.” That’s why they tried to pawn it as a civil manner; hopefully your brother in law wasn’t willing to wreck the family relationship over this issue. Call the PD again. Press your point. The new owners are in possession of stolen property. They might be more willing to work with you once they receive a call from PD. Source: work in Law Enforcement and unfortunately have seen this all too often. If they do give you back the kittens, you have the option to drop charges. Do not feel that you have to take this to criminal trial. The DA will often drop charges without a willing participant, especially in these circumstances.
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The first thing that comes to mind is documentation. Do you have the papers? If so I believe you have atleast a case. You should probably talk to a lawyer, this seems like theft.
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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eduoasd
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edupyry
| 1,547,251,105 | 1,547,252,203 | 249 | 980 |
Take vet bills, pictures you have of the kittens, and any communications between you and her to the police. That’s your best bet for now. Also, it sounds like your BIL has an addiction to feed of some kind. I would cut contact and change your locks if you haven’t done so already.
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That police officer who told you it’s a civil matter stopped listening to you. Call your police station again and state that property was stolen from you. If you get the same person, ask for a sergeant. I can’t tell you how often I see/hear stories about family stealing from family, whether it’s an animal, money, or that one dish that was special but you somehow got it in the inheritance from mom. It doesn’t matter; it’s still theft. Your kittens (unfortunately in the eyes of the law) are still property. It doesn’t matter if it was your BIL or your mom or your neighbor that you invited that one time for dinner; it’s still theft. My guess is that the officer you talked to initially was hoping that it could be handled “civilly.” That’s why they tried to pawn it as a civil manner; hopefully your brother in law wasn’t willing to wreck the family relationship over this issue. Call the PD again. Press your point. The new owners are in possession of stolen property. They might be more willing to work with you once they receive a call from PD. Source: work in Law Enforcement and unfortunately have seen this all too often. If they do give you back the kittens, you have the option to drop charges. Do not feel that you have to take this to criminal trial. The DA will often drop charges without a willing participant, especially in these circumstances.
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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edupyry
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edupptk
| 1,547,252,203 | 1,547,252,036 | 980 | 63 |
That police officer who told you it’s a civil matter stopped listening to you. Call your police station again and state that property was stolen from you. If you get the same person, ask for a sergeant. I can’t tell you how often I see/hear stories about family stealing from family, whether it’s an animal, money, or that one dish that was special but you somehow got it in the inheritance from mom. It doesn’t matter; it’s still theft. Your kittens (unfortunately in the eyes of the law) are still property. It doesn’t matter if it was your BIL or your mom or your neighbor that you invited that one time for dinner; it’s still theft. My guess is that the officer you talked to initially was hoping that it could be handled “civilly.” That’s why they tried to pawn it as a civil manner; hopefully your brother in law wasn’t willing to wreck the family relationship over this issue. Call the PD again. Press your point. The new owners are in possession of stolen property. They might be more willing to work with you once they receive a call from PD. Source: work in Law Enforcement and unfortunately have seen this all too often. If they do give you back the kittens, you have the option to drop charges. Do not feel that you have to take this to criminal trial. The DA will often drop charges without a willing participant, especially in these circumstances.
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If the police won't help and you're concerned for the immediate welfare of the kittens, your best bet may be to offer to buy them back, even if you have to pay more for them than the coworker originally paid. You'd then pursue the BIL in small claims court to recover the money.
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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edustx0
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edut65o
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I don't know if one can link to other threads on this sub (if so let me know and I will link it) but there was an extremely similar story on another sub recently. A young woman had a housesitter. Housesitter gave her cat away. The girl he gave it to gave it away. Young woman came home from trip. Housesitter was recalcitrant and unrepentant. She Nancy Drew'd her way to the person he gave the cat to. That girl was mean, bitchy, and liar. Claimed not to be in possession of the cat when she was. Ultimately the hero of the story hired a lawyer, sued the girl who lied about not having her cat (and the girls mother). Went round and round. They agreed to return her cat to her. And then the cat turned up dumped at a Humane Society some distance away. The young woman got her kitty back. The whole thing took several months. I had no idea one could sue over a cat, but apparently it is possible. As others have said your vet bills are records. Your receipts for buying kitten formula and bottles are records. Any social media posts you've made about the darlings are records. I'm also deeply suspicious of whomever he sold them to, almost certainly knowing him to be an addict (selling kittens for money *seriously*?), and perhaps knowing him through addict circles. That person may not want police or attorney involvement in their life.
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You’re getting some good advice so far, but how old were the kitten approximately? Most states it’s illegal to sell puppies or kittens under 8 weeks. If you found them a month ago, and their eyes weren’t open yet, I’d estimate them to be roughly 5 weeks old? You could report him to animal control for that separate issue possibly?
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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edupptk
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edut65o
| 1,547,252,036 | 1,547,254,380 | 63 | 215 |
If the police won't help and you're concerned for the immediate welfare of the kittens, your best bet may be to offer to buy them back, even if you have to pay more for them than the coworker originally paid. You'd then pursue the BIL in small claims court to recover the money.
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You’re getting some good advice so far, but how old were the kitten approximately? Most states it’s illegal to sell puppies or kittens under 8 weeks. If you found them a month ago, and their eyes weren’t open yet, I’d estimate them to be roughly 5 weeks old? You could report him to animal control for that separate issue possibly?
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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edut65o
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eduq9ni
| 1,547,254,380 | 1,547,252,412 | 215 | 3 |
You’re getting some good advice so far, but how old were the kitten approximately? Most states it’s illegal to sell puppies or kittens under 8 weeks. If you found them a month ago, and their eyes weren’t open yet, I’d estimate them to be roughly 5 weeks old? You could report him to animal control for that separate issue possibly?
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What exactly is a BIL
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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edupptk
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edustx0
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If the police won't help and you're concerned for the immediate welfare of the kittens, your best bet may be to offer to buy them back, even if you have to pay more for them than the coworker originally paid. You'd then pursue the BIL in small claims court to recover the money.
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I don't know if one can link to other threads on this sub (if so let me know and I will link it) but there was an extremely similar story on another sub recently. A young woman had a housesitter. Housesitter gave her cat away. The girl he gave it to gave it away. Young woman came home from trip. Housesitter was recalcitrant and unrepentant. She Nancy Drew'd her way to the person he gave the cat to. That girl was mean, bitchy, and liar. Claimed not to be in possession of the cat when she was. Ultimately the hero of the story hired a lawyer, sued the girl who lied about not having her cat (and the girls mother). Went round and round. They agreed to return her cat to her. And then the cat turned up dumped at a Humane Society some distance away. The young woman got her kitty back. The whole thing took several months. I had no idea one could sue over a cat, but apparently it is possible. As others have said your vet bills are records. Your receipts for buying kitten formula and bottles are records. Any social media posts you've made about the darlings are records. I'm also deeply suspicious of whomever he sold them to, almost certainly knowing him to be an addict (selling kittens for money *seriously*?), and perhaps knowing him through addict circles. That person may not want police or attorney involvement in their life.
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aezrh0
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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edustx0
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eduq9ni
| 1,547,254,149 | 1,547,252,412 | 103 | 3 |
I don't know if one can link to other threads on this sub (if so let me know and I will link it) but there was an extremely similar story on another sub recently. A young woman had a housesitter. Housesitter gave her cat away. The girl he gave it to gave it away. Young woman came home from trip. Housesitter was recalcitrant and unrepentant. She Nancy Drew'd her way to the person he gave the cat to. That girl was mean, bitchy, and liar. Claimed not to be in possession of the cat when she was. Ultimately the hero of the story hired a lawyer, sued the girl who lied about not having her cat (and the girls mother). Went round and round. They agreed to return her cat to her. And then the cat turned up dumped at a Humane Society some distance away. The young woman got her kitty back. The whole thing took several months. I had no idea one could sue over a cat, but apparently it is possible. As others have said your vet bills are records. Your receipts for buying kitten formula and bottles are records. Any social media posts you've made about the darlings are records. I'm also deeply suspicious of whomever he sold them to, almost certainly knowing him to be an addict (selling kittens for money *seriously*?), and perhaps knowing him through addict circles. That person may not want police or attorney involvement in their life.
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What exactly is a BIL
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aezrh0
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legaladvice_train
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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I am not a lawyer When you go to the police I would definitely bring records of the conversation you were having with BIL’s coworker. The police might be able to get the kittens back from the coworker because they were inquired illegally. Edit to add: my layman’s understanding is that because you can’t profit from crime stolen items can’t be legally sold. so ownership reverts back to the last person who legally owned the item. Even if the coworker claims they didn’t know the cats were stolen it’s buyer beware. if she feels that she owed for the cats it’s her responsibly to go after BIL.
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So she's...admitting that she's in possession of the property and that she knows it's stolen?
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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So she's...admitting that she's in possession of the property and that she knows it's stolen?
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So I'm going to actually try to answer your question because I was personally interested in the answer. This is 100% in the realm of unlicensed practice of law (not barred in PA), but I don't particularly care. To confirm, though there is no published Pennsylvania case on the issue, E.D. Pa. has held that a cat is considered personal property based on 3 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 459-601 and corollary case law declaring dogs as personal property, and I see no reason why Commonwealth courts would hold otherwise. Personal property is subject to conversion, and may also be recovered by an action in replevin. To recover the cats in a strictly legal civil manner, you will need to file a complaint in replevin with the appropriate Court of Common Pleas, based on the amount in controversy (not much, in terms of dollars, unfortunately). Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1073, "an action of replevin shall be commenced by filing a complaint with the prothonotary." Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1073.1, the complaint must include (1) a description of the property, (2) its value, (3) its location if known, and (4) the material facts upon which your claim is based, and you can also attach exhibits, such as pictures or whatever else you wish (you should be saving anything you think may help your case, including screenshots). I'm sure if you call the Clerk's office, they can direct you to the proper Complaint form, and any additional information required to initiate the civil action. Afterwards, you should file a motion for issuance of a writ seizure (upon notice and hearing), or a motion for ex parte issuance of a writ of seizure; regardless of type, both can filed before the complaint is served on the defendant. An ex parte motion is where only you are involved, and the other is where both parties appear. (Ultimately, to determine ownership, if not resolved earlier, both parties will need to appear.) The motion and subsequent hearing on the motion is all about determining whether you have "established the probable validity of the claim." Basically, can you demonstrate that there is a reasonable probability you own the property in question. The motion does not need to be overly formal, just mention its basis ("Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.1" - Notice and Hearing, "Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.2" - Ex Parte) and outline why the property belongs to you. In addition, include facts suggestive that the cats' health is at risk, and that they are otherwise in a "perishable" state, so to speak, and request a "shorter time for notice and hearing" pursuant to good cause shown as per Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.1(c). Attach the filed complaint with your motion. The court will then either grant or deny motion, and if granted set a hearing date, and then you'll need to serve the documents, along with a notice to the defendant as to the hearing. A motion for an ex parte issuance of a writ of seizure requires the additional demonstration of "probable cause" that "before notice can be given or hearing held...(1) the value of the property and the plaintiff's interest therein will be adversely affected by the continued possession and use by the defendant; or (2) the defendant or other person in possession will conceal, dispose, encumber, waste the property or the revenues therefrom, if any, or remove the same from the county." Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.2(a). I won't give an opinion if you can succeed on demonstrating that the death of the cats is probable or that the co-worker is going to somehow dispose of the cats...I don't know, but try! Thereafter, if the motion is successful, you will be directed to pay a bond to then be issued a writ of seizure to be served by the sheriff. The cats will probably be taken to a shelter, and either 3 days will be permitted for the defendant to file a counterbond (same amount as the bond you will be required to pay) or the court will order the cats to be permanently held. If not the latter option and the defendant pays the counterbond, the cats will be returned to her possession. If the defendant doesn't pay it in 3 days, either the cats will be delivered to you (if no unresolved hearings as to the writ of seizure are pending/undecided) or YOU can pay the counterbond and possession of the property will be given to you until final resolution. Afterwards, you'll have a hearing, maybe arbitration resolving the issue of ownership. You can (and should, at least threaten to) also file an action for conversion against your BIL to recover at least the proceeds of his illicit sale. Ultimately, I think if you can get to the point of serving the complaint for replevin (better yet, a notice of hearing for seizure of property or ex parte-based writ of seizure), it may open the co-worker's eyes as to your commitment, and hopefully resolve the matter. Anyway, I just wanted to get down a general framework for how you can pursue recovery of the cats, not so much the money and all that. Hope this helps. Edit: Also, just FYI, the fact that the cats weren't just taken, but taken and sold, presents a particularly interesting problem of a bona fide buyer and whether the co-worker can acquire title despite the seller not having title. It's a pretty good argument, I don't think it'll work, but just know it's out there.
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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So she's...admitting that she's in possession of the property and that she knows it's stolen?
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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So I'm going to actually try to answer your question because I was personally interested in the answer. This is 100% in the realm of unlicensed practice of law (not barred in PA), but I don't particularly care. To confirm, though there is no published Pennsylvania case on the issue, E.D. Pa. has held that a cat is considered personal property based on 3 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 459-601 and corollary case law declaring dogs as personal property, and I see no reason why Commonwealth courts would hold otherwise. Personal property is subject to conversion, and may also be recovered by an action in replevin. To recover the cats in a strictly legal civil manner, you will need to file a complaint in replevin with the appropriate Court of Common Pleas, based on the amount in controversy (not much, in terms of dollars, unfortunately). Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1073, "an action of replevin shall be commenced by filing a complaint with the prothonotary." Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1073.1, the complaint must include (1) a description of the property, (2) its value, (3) its location if known, and (4) the material facts upon which your claim is based, and you can also attach exhibits, such as pictures or whatever else you wish (you should be saving anything you think may help your case, including screenshots). I'm sure if you call the Clerk's office, they can direct you to the proper Complaint form, and any additional information required to initiate the civil action. Afterwards, you should file a motion for issuance of a writ seizure (upon notice and hearing), or a motion for ex parte issuance of a writ of seizure; regardless of type, both can filed before the complaint is served on the defendant. An ex parte motion is where only you are involved, and the other is where both parties appear. (Ultimately, to determine ownership, if not resolved earlier, both parties will need to appear.) The motion and subsequent hearing on the motion is all about determining whether you have "established the probable validity of the claim." Basically, can you demonstrate that there is a reasonable probability you own the property in question. The motion does not need to be overly formal, just mention its basis ("Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.1" - Notice and Hearing, "Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.2" - Ex Parte) and outline why the property belongs to you. In addition, include facts suggestive that the cats' health is at risk, and that they are otherwise in a "perishable" state, so to speak, and request a "shorter time for notice and hearing" pursuant to good cause shown as per Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.1(c). Attach the filed complaint with your motion. The court will then either grant or deny motion, and if granted set a hearing date, and then you'll need to serve the documents, along with a notice to the defendant as to the hearing. A motion for an ex parte issuance of a writ of seizure requires the additional demonstration of "probable cause" that "before notice can be given or hearing held...(1) the value of the property and the plaintiff's interest therein will be adversely affected by the continued possession and use by the defendant; or (2) the defendant or other person in possession will conceal, dispose, encumber, waste the property or the revenues therefrom, if any, or remove the same from the county." Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.2(a). I won't give an opinion if you can succeed on demonstrating that the death of the cats is probable or that the co-worker is going to somehow dispose of the cats...I don't know, but try! Thereafter, if the motion is successful, you will be directed to pay a bond to then be issued a writ of seizure to be served by the sheriff. The cats will probably be taken to a shelter, and either 3 days will be permitted for the defendant to file a counterbond (same amount as the bond you will be required to pay) or the court will order the cats to be permanently held. If not the latter option and the defendant pays the counterbond, the cats will be returned to her possession. If the defendant doesn't pay it in 3 days, either the cats will be delivered to you (if no unresolved hearings as to the writ of seizure are pending/undecided) or YOU can pay the counterbond and possession of the property will be given to you until final resolution. Afterwards, you'll have a hearing, maybe arbitration resolving the issue of ownership. You can (and should, at least threaten to) also file an action for conversion against your BIL to recover at least the proceeds of his illicit sale. Ultimately, I think if you can get to the point of serving the complaint for replevin (better yet, a notice of hearing for seizure of property or ex parte-based writ of seizure), it may open the co-worker's eyes as to your commitment, and hopefully resolve the matter. Anyway, I just wanted to get down a general framework for how you can pursue recovery of the cats, not so much the money and all that. Hope this helps. Edit: Also, just FYI, the fact that the cats weren't just taken, but taken and sold, presents a particularly interesting problem of a bona fide buyer and whether the co-worker can acquire title despite the seller not having title. It's a pretty good argument, I don't think it'll work, but just know it's out there.
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I am not a lawyer When you go to the police I would definitely bring records of the conversation you were having with BIL’s coworker. The police might be able to get the kittens back from the coworker because they were inquired illegally. Edit to add: my layman’s understanding is that because you can’t profit from crime stolen items can’t be legally sold. so ownership reverts back to the last person who legally owned the item. Even if the coworker claims they didn’t know the cats were stolen it’s buyer beware. if she feels that she owed for the cats it’s her responsibly to go after BIL.
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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I am not a lawyer When you go to the police I would definitely bring records of the conversation you were having with BIL’s coworker. The police might be able to get the kittens back from the coworker because they were inquired illegally. Edit to add: my layman’s understanding is that because you can’t profit from crime stolen items can’t be legally sold. so ownership reverts back to the last person who legally owned the item. Even if the coworker claims they didn’t know the cats were stolen it’s buyer beware. if she feels that she owed for the cats it’s her responsibly to go after BIL.
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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So I'm going to actually try to answer your question because I was personally interested in the answer. This is 100% in the realm of unlicensed practice of law (not barred in PA), but I don't particularly care. To confirm, though there is no published Pennsylvania case on the issue, E.D. Pa. has held that a cat is considered personal property based on 3 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 459-601 and corollary case law declaring dogs as personal property, and I see no reason why Commonwealth courts would hold otherwise. Personal property is subject to conversion, and may also be recovered by an action in replevin. To recover the cats in a strictly legal civil manner, you will need to file a complaint in replevin with the appropriate Court of Common Pleas, based on the amount in controversy (not much, in terms of dollars, unfortunately). Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1073, "an action of replevin shall be commenced by filing a complaint with the prothonotary." Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1073.1, the complaint must include (1) a description of the property, (2) its value, (3) its location if known, and (4) the material facts upon which your claim is based, and you can also attach exhibits, such as pictures or whatever else you wish (you should be saving anything you think may help your case, including screenshots). I'm sure if you call the Clerk's office, they can direct you to the proper Complaint form, and any additional information required to initiate the civil action. Afterwards, you should file a motion for issuance of a writ seizure (upon notice and hearing), or a motion for ex parte issuance of a writ of seizure; regardless of type, both can filed before the complaint is served on the defendant. An ex parte motion is where only you are involved, and the other is where both parties appear. (Ultimately, to determine ownership, if not resolved earlier, both parties will need to appear.) The motion and subsequent hearing on the motion is all about determining whether you have "established the probable validity of the claim." Basically, can you demonstrate that there is a reasonable probability you own the property in question. The motion does not need to be overly formal, just mention its basis ("Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.1" - Notice and Hearing, "Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.2" - Ex Parte) and outline why the property belongs to you. In addition, include facts suggestive that the cats' health is at risk, and that they are otherwise in a "perishable" state, so to speak, and request a "shorter time for notice and hearing" pursuant to good cause shown as per Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.1(c). Attach the filed complaint with your motion. The court will then either grant or deny motion, and if granted set a hearing date, and then you'll need to serve the documents, along with a notice to the defendant as to the hearing. A motion for an ex parte issuance of a writ of seizure requires the additional demonstration of "probable cause" that "before notice can be given or hearing held...(1) the value of the property and the plaintiff's interest therein will be adversely affected by the continued possession and use by the defendant; or (2) the defendant or other person in possession will conceal, dispose, encumber, waste the property or the revenues therefrom, if any, or remove the same from the county." Pa.R.C.P. No. 1075.2(a). I won't give an opinion if you can succeed on demonstrating that the death of the cats is probable or that the co-worker is going to somehow dispose of the cats...I don't know, but try! Thereafter, if the motion is successful, you will be directed to pay a bond to then be issued a writ of seizure to be served by the sheriff. The cats will probably be taken to a shelter, and either 3 days will be permitted for the defendant to file a counterbond (same amount as the bond you will be required to pay) or the court will order the cats to be permanently held. If not the latter option and the defendant pays the counterbond, the cats will be returned to her possession. If the defendant doesn't pay it in 3 days, either the cats will be delivered to you (if no unresolved hearings as to the writ of seizure are pending/undecided) or YOU can pay the counterbond and possession of the property will be given to you until final resolution. Afterwards, you'll have a hearing, maybe arbitration resolving the issue of ownership. You can (and should, at least threaten to) also file an action for conversion against your BIL to recover at least the proceeds of his illicit sale. Ultimately, I think if you can get to the point of serving the complaint for replevin (better yet, a notice of hearing for seizure of property or ex parte-based writ of seizure), it may open the co-worker's eyes as to your commitment, and hopefully resolve the matter. Anyway, I just wanted to get down a general framework for how you can pursue recovery of the cats, not so much the money and all that. Hope this helps. Edit: Also, just FYI, the fact that the cats weren't just taken, but taken and sold, presents a particularly interesting problem of a bona fide buyer and whether the co-worker can acquire title despite the seller not having title. It's a pretty good argument, I don't think it'll work, but just know it's out there.
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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Also don't delete those texts as they are evidence and an admission of guilt. Print out copies of the pics of the coworker posting them before she gets wise and you can't see them.
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My BIL stole my kittens and sold them. Police aren't helpful and the new owner is not budging. Do I have any recourse? (PA) Around a month ago I found two tiny kittens in my backyard with no sign of their mother around. Their eyes weren't even open yet. I took them in and started feeding them kitten formula and trying to get them to survive. My husband and I planned on keeping both. Since they were just strays we have no proof of ownership beyond vet bills. While I was at work a few days ago my BIL came over to see my husband. Apparently while my husband was in the bathroom he scooped them up, put them in his sweatshirt pocket and left the house. Later that evening he admitted he'd taken them over text, and that he'd sold them to his coworker because he needed the money. We went to the police station and tried to file a report, but as soon as the words "brother in law" left my mouth the police told me it was a civil matter that had to be worked out in the family. I managed to find the coworker on social media because she began posting pictures of them. She's just been telling me that she's already attached and variations of too bad, so sad. I'm so worried she's not caring for them correctly, they're still small, and that they're going to die. Is there any legal recourse for me here to get my kittens back since technically, my BIL stole and sold my property? Are the police being lazy? Does this woman have to give them back?
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Go back to the police and tell you that the person who currently has your cats is refusing to return stolen property. They should provide an escort to the home to retrieve it. Bring the texts where she admits they're your cats but won't return them.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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A cease and desist has no legal weight. It's a request to stop something. I am dubious that any reputable legal firm would send a letter requesting the victim of a crime to contact the sheriff's office to drop charges. The sheriff may or may not be interested in hearing about said letter.
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I am not a lawyer. Look up the law firm on the letter to make sure it is real. If so call the law firm using the number from their website, NOT the number that may be on the letter, and make sure it really came from them. It's possible a few things happened. 1: your neighbor made up a fake law firm to intimidate you. 2: your neighbor found a real lawn firm and is impersonating them 2.a: if this happened, and the law firm did not send the letter they will be very interested to know someone is acting on their behalf. They may want those letters. Send them copies if asked, not the originals 3: they really did get a law firm to send the letter. It may be a good idea to get a consult from a lawyer to look them over. Do not use the same firm that sent the letters. This one is probably unlkely since (in my understanding, I am not a lawyer) the choice to press or drop charges in cases like this are not up to you, and a lawyer would know that. In any case, hold onto those letters and document any interactions you have with the neighbor as soon as they happen. Date, time, and exactly what happened. This will be very helpful if either 1 or 2 above happened.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbks3qe
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Not a lawyer. Save those and bring them with you to court. They show a pattern. Do not respond. Others may have better advice. Do check to see if it is a real firm and that they are representing him. Get some cameras for your property if you can.
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A cease and desist has no legal weight. It's a request to stop something. I am dubious that any reputable legal firm would send a letter requesting the victim of a crime to contact the sheriff's office to drop charges. The sheriff may or may not be interested in hearing about said letter.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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I am not a lawyer. Look up the law firm on the letter to make sure it is real. If so call the law firm using the number from their website, NOT the number that may be on the letter, and make sure it really came from them. It's possible a few things happened. 1: your neighbor made up a fake law firm to intimidate you. 2: your neighbor found a real lawn firm and is impersonating them 2.a: if this happened, and the law firm did not send the letter they will be very interested to know someone is acting on their behalf. They may want those letters. Send them copies if asked, not the originals 3: they really did get a law firm to send the letter. It may be a good idea to get a consult from a lawyer to look them over. Do not use the same firm that sent the letters. This one is probably unlkely since (in my understanding, I am not a lawyer) the choice to press or drop charges in cases like this are not up to you, and a lawyer would know that. In any case, hold onto those letters and document any interactions you have with the neighbor as soon as they happen. Date, time, and exactly what happened. This will be very helpful if either 1 or 2 above happened.
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So in addition to verifying that the attorney is real, you may want to file a further police report for the violation of the penal code as it relates to witness intimidatiion -- 136.1 PC (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1) ... >(c), every person who attempts to prevent or dissuade another person who has been the victim of a crime or who is witness to a crime from doing any of the following is guilty of a public offense and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or in the state prison: > (1) Making any report of that victimization to any peace officer or state or local law enforcement officer or probation or parole or correctional officer or prosecuting agency or to any judge. > (2) Causing a complaint, indictment, information, probation or parole violation to be sought and prosecuted, and assisting in the prosecution thereof. > (3) Arresting or causing or seeking the arrest of any person in connection with that victimization. If it is a real letter from a real lawyer I'd also follow up with a bar complaint ...
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbksi9k
| 1,630,767,965 | 1,630,768,910 | 73 | 1,864 |
Not a lawyer. Save those and bring them with you to court. They show a pattern. Do not respond. Others may have better advice. Do check to see if it is a real firm and that they are representing him. Get some cameras for your property if you can.
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So in addition to verifying that the attorney is real, you may want to file a further police report for the violation of the penal code as it relates to witness intimidatiion -- 136.1 PC (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1) ... >(c), every person who attempts to prevent or dissuade another person who has been the victim of a crime or who is witness to a crime from doing any of the following is guilty of a public offense and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or in the state prison: > (1) Making any report of that victimization to any peace officer or state or local law enforcement officer or probation or parole or correctional officer or prosecuting agency or to any judge. > (2) Causing a complaint, indictment, information, probation or parole violation to be sought and prosecuted, and assisting in the prosecution thereof. > (3) Arresting or causing or seeking the arrest of any person in connection with that victimization. If it is a real letter from a real lawyer I'd also follow up with a bar complaint ...
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbkq7on
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Thats called witness intimidation and is an entirely new charge. Contact the police, report the letters and give them copies (always keep originals).
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I am not a lawyer. Look up the law firm on the letter to make sure it is real. If so call the law firm using the number from their website, NOT the number that may be on the letter, and make sure it really came from them. It's possible a few things happened. 1: your neighbor made up a fake law firm to intimidate you. 2: your neighbor found a real lawn firm and is impersonating them 2.a: if this happened, and the law firm did not send the letter they will be very interested to know someone is acting on their behalf. They may want those letters. Send them copies if asked, not the originals 3: they really did get a law firm to send the letter. It may be a good idea to get a consult from a lawyer to look them over. Do not use the same firm that sent the letters. This one is probably unlkely since (in my understanding, I am not a lawyer) the choice to press or drop charges in cases like this are not up to you, and a lawyer would know that. In any case, hold onto those letters and document any interactions you have with the neighbor as soon as they happen. Date, time, and exactly what happened. This will be very helpful if either 1 or 2 above happened.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbkqg2f
| 1,630,775,998 | 1,630,767,965 | 673 | 73 |
Thats called witness intimidation and is an entirely new charge. Contact the police, report the letters and give them copies (always keep originals).
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Not a lawyer. Save those and bring them with you to court. They show a pattern. Do not respond. Others may have better advice. Do check to see if it is a real firm and that they are representing him. Get some cameras for your property if you can.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl8ko7
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hbl7i4k
| 1,630,775,998 | 1,630,775,525 | 673 | 20 |
Thats called witness intimidation and is an entirely new charge. Contact the police, report the letters and give them copies (always keep originals).
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A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbkqg2f
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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Not a lawyer. Save those and bring them with you to court. They show a pattern. Do not respond. Others may have better advice. Do check to see if it is a real firm and that they are representing him. Get some cameras for your property if you can.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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This is witness intimidation, and given that it claims to be from some law firm, it is likely actually from the neighbor. Keep a copy of the letters and any envelopes with postage, etc. If the envelope didn’t have postage, make note of that as well as it’s likely your neighbor walked over and dropped it off. Additionally, place cameras facing your front door so you can see who it is that drops these letters off if they are not the post office. Then go ahead and report the witness intimidation and watch your neighbor become a felon
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl9vif
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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Given the volatile nature of this person, I'd go down to the Sheriff's department DO NOT CALL. If you have any of the previous documentation, cops name, etc ask to see that officer, otherwise work with the current desk sergeant or community peace officer if there's any. Explain that this is someone who shares the building with you and you fear that these are not legal notices but amount to threats against your safety. If these are faked, even more so. Let them know specifics. I fear this neighbor will carry out the threats to stab me, stab my grandfather, sabotage my vehicle. And then explain with the looming deadline that you do not feel safe. There may be victim's housing that will let you lie low for the next couple of days so you are safer.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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Also, if you call this law firm, only verify whether the letter is authentic or not and, if so, who specifically sent it. Do not discuss the merits or facts of your situation with them either way.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblj4ju
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Was the letter actually sent from the lawfirm?. I highly doubt they would participate in asking a person to drop charges through a cease and desist. Personally I would be interested in verifying the legitimacy with the firm on the off chance this individual used the firms letter head without permission. If they did write it I would also be interested in escalating with the bar association. It does not seem like a reputable lawyer would make an effort like this in good faith and might violate some ethical standard. Save the letters for evidence.
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl7i4k
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblj4ju
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Sounds like your neighbor is trying to threaten a witness. Likely a bad move on his part. Maybe you can just take this to the county attorney's office and let them decide what to do with it. You also might inquire about a restraining order while you are there. Good luck and for your sake please avoid any further interactions with this person. I am not a lawyer
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblj4ju
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Former criminal investigator here, not a lawyer. I would look into possible witness intimidation. You may want to bring copies of those letters to local police and have them determine if they believe probable cause has been established for a new charge. You can also request to have them sent to the officer/investigator/prosecutor involved in your current case. If you are concerned about future contact with your neighbor, an anti-harassment/no-contact order can be requested, which should prevent them from engaging in most forms of communication with you. Did the cease and desist state or imply a consequence for failing to have the charges dropped? Edit: if you don't have a security camera, now might be the time to consider one.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbkqg2f
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Not a lawyer. Save those and bring them with you to court. They show a pattern. Do not respond. Others may have better advice. Do check to see if it is a real firm and that they are representing him. Get some cameras for your property if you can.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblcly1
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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This is witness intimidation, and given that it claims to be from some law firm, it is likely actually from the neighbor. Keep a copy of the letters and any envelopes with postage, etc. If the envelope didn’t have postage, make note of that as well as it’s likely your neighbor walked over and dropped it off. Additionally, place cameras facing your front door so you can see who it is that drops these letters off if they are not the post office. Then go ahead and report the witness intimidation and watch your neighbor become a felon
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl9vif
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Given the volatile nature of this person, I'd go down to the Sheriff's department DO NOT CALL. If you have any of the previous documentation, cops name, etc ask to see that officer, otherwise work with the current desk sergeant or community peace officer if there's any. Explain that this is someone who shares the building with you and you fear that these are not legal notices but amount to threats against your safety. If these are faked, even more so. Let them know specifics. I fear this neighbor will carry out the threats to stab me, stab my grandfather, sabotage my vehicle. And then explain with the looming deadline that you do not feel safe. There may be victim's housing that will let you lie low for the next couple of days so you are safer.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblh0c0
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Also, if you call this law firm, only verify whether the letter is authentic or not and, if so, who specifically sent it. Do not discuss the merits or facts of your situation with them either way.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblhfic
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Was the letter actually sent from the lawfirm?. I highly doubt they would participate in asking a person to drop charges through a cease and desist. Personally I would be interested in verifying the legitimacy with the firm on the off chance this individual used the firms letter head without permission. If they did write it I would also be interested in escalating with the bar association. It does not seem like a reputable lawyer would make an effort like this in good faith and might violate some ethical standard. Save the letters for evidence.
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblhfic
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A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblhfic
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Sounds like your neighbor is trying to threaten a witness. Likely a bad move on his part. Maybe you can just take this to the county attorney's office and let them decide what to do with it. You also might inquire about a restraining order while you are there. Good luck and for your sake please avoid any further interactions with this person. I am not a lawyer
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblhfic
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Absolutely do not even consider dropping the charges either. This guy needs to know their are consequences for his actions and you need to set a precedent for your future safety. If the harrassment continues maybe even look into a restraining or protective order.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl9vif
| 1,630,777,800 | 1,630,776,576 | 56 | 51 |
This is witness intimidation, and given that it claims to be from some law firm, it is likely actually from the neighbor. Keep a copy of the letters and any envelopes with postage, etc. If the envelope didn’t have postage, make note of that as well as it’s likely your neighbor walked over and dropped it off. Additionally, place cameras facing your front door so you can see who it is that drops these letters off if they are not the post office. Then go ahead and report the witness intimidation and watch your neighbor become a felon
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Given the volatile nature of this person, I'd go down to the Sheriff's department DO NOT CALL. If you have any of the previous documentation, cops name, etc ask to see that officer, otherwise work with the current desk sergeant or community peace officer if there's any. Explain that this is someone who shares the building with you and you fear that these are not legal notices but amount to threats against your safety. If these are faked, even more so. Let them know specifics. I fear this neighbor will carry out the threats to stab me, stab my grandfather, sabotage my vehicle. And then explain with the looming deadline that you do not feel safe. There may be victim's housing that will let you lie low for the next couple of days so you are safer.
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phst16
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblcly1
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hbl93gw
| 1,630,777,800 | 1,630,776,226 | 56 | 32 |
This is witness intimidation, and given that it claims to be from some law firm, it is likely actually from the neighbor. Keep a copy of the letters and any envelopes with postage, etc. If the envelope didn’t have postage, make note of that as well as it’s likely your neighbor walked over and dropped it off. Additionally, place cameras facing your front door so you can see who it is that drops these letters off if they are not the post office. Then go ahead and report the witness intimidation and watch your neighbor become a felon
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Was the letter actually sent from the lawfirm?. I highly doubt they would participate in asking a person to drop charges through a cease and desist. Personally I would be interested in verifying the legitimacy with the firm on the off chance this individual used the firms letter head without permission. If they did write it I would also be interested in escalating with the bar association. It does not seem like a reputable lawyer would make an effort like this in good faith and might violate some ethical standard. Save the letters for evidence.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl7i4k
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hblcly1
| 1,630,775,525 | 1,630,777,800 | 20 | 56 |
A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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This is witness intimidation, and given that it claims to be from some law firm, it is likely actually from the neighbor. Keep a copy of the letters and any envelopes with postage, etc. If the envelope didn’t have postage, make note of that as well as it’s likely your neighbor walked over and dropped it off. Additionally, place cameras facing your front door so you can see who it is that drops these letters off if they are not the post office. Then go ahead and report the witness intimidation and watch your neighbor become a felon
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblcly1
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hblbedr
| 1,630,777,800 | 1,630,777,256 | 56 | 9 |
This is witness intimidation, and given that it claims to be from some law firm, it is likely actually from the neighbor. Keep a copy of the letters and any envelopes with postage, etc. If the envelope didn’t have postage, make note of that as well as it’s likely your neighbor walked over and dropped it off. Additionally, place cameras facing your front door so you can see who it is that drops these letters off if they are not the post office. Then go ahead and report the witness intimidation and watch your neighbor become a felon
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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phst16
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl9vif
| 1,630,776,226 | 1,630,776,576 | 32 | 51 |
Was the letter actually sent from the lawfirm?. I highly doubt they would participate in asking a person to drop charges through a cease and desist. Personally I would be interested in verifying the legitimacy with the firm on the off chance this individual used the firms letter head without permission. If they did write it I would also be interested in escalating with the bar association. It does not seem like a reputable lawyer would make an effort like this in good faith and might violate some ethical standard. Save the letters for evidence.
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Given the volatile nature of this person, I'd go down to the Sheriff's department DO NOT CALL. If you have any of the previous documentation, cops name, etc ask to see that officer, otherwise work with the current desk sergeant or community peace officer if there's any. Explain that this is someone who shares the building with you and you fear that these are not legal notices but amount to threats against your safety. If these are faked, even more so. Let them know specifics. I fear this neighbor will carry out the threats to stab me, stab my grandfather, sabotage my vehicle. And then explain with the looming deadline that you do not feel safe. There may be victim's housing that will let you lie low for the next couple of days so you are safer.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl7i4k
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hbl9vif
| 1,630,775,525 | 1,630,776,576 | 20 | 51 |
A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Given the volatile nature of this person, I'd go down to the Sheriff's department DO NOT CALL. If you have any of the previous documentation, cops name, etc ask to see that officer, otherwise work with the current desk sergeant or community peace officer if there's any. Explain that this is someone who shares the building with you and you fear that these are not legal notices but amount to threats against your safety. If these are faked, even more so. Let them know specifics. I fear this neighbor will carry out the threats to stab me, stab my grandfather, sabotage my vehicle. And then explain with the looming deadline that you do not feel safe. There may be victim's housing that will let you lie low for the next couple of days so you are safer.
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phst16
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblh0c0
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hbl93gw
| 1,630,779,774 | 1,630,776,226 | 42 | 32 |
Also, if you call this law firm, only verify whether the letter is authentic or not and, if so, who specifically sent it. Do not discuss the merits or facts of your situation with them either way.
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Was the letter actually sent from the lawfirm?. I highly doubt they would participate in asking a person to drop charges through a cease and desist. Personally I would be interested in verifying the legitimacy with the firm on the off chance this individual used the firms letter head without permission. If they did write it I would also be interested in escalating with the bar association. It does not seem like a reputable lawyer would make an effort like this in good faith and might violate some ethical standard. Save the letters for evidence.
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phst16
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl7i4k
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hblh0c0
| 1,630,775,525 | 1,630,779,774 | 20 | 42 |
A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Also, if you call this law firm, only verify whether the letter is authentic or not and, if so, who specifically sent it. Do not discuss the merits or facts of your situation with them either way.
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phst16
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbletw8
| 1,630,779,774 | 1,630,778,793 | 42 | 14 |
Also, if you call this law firm, only verify whether the letter is authentic or not and, if so, who specifically sent it. Do not discuss the merits or facts of your situation with them either way.
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Sounds like your neighbor is trying to threaten a witness. Likely a bad move on his part. Maybe you can just take this to the county attorney's office and let them decide what to do with it. You also might inquire about a restraining order while you are there. Good luck and for your sake please avoid any further interactions with this person. I am not a lawyer
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblh0c0
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hblbedr
| 1,630,779,774 | 1,630,777,256 | 42 | 9 |
Also, if you call this law firm, only verify whether the letter is authentic or not and, if so, who specifically sent it. Do not discuss the merits or facts of your situation with them either way.
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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phst16
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbl93gw
| 1,630,785,290 | 1,630,776,226 | 36 | 32 |
Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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Was the letter actually sent from the lawfirm?. I highly doubt they would participate in asking a person to drop charges through a cease and desist. Personally I would be interested in verifying the legitimacy with the firm on the off chance this individual used the firms letter head without permission. If they did write it I would also be interested in escalating with the bar association. It does not seem like a reputable lawyer would make an effort like this in good faith and might violate some ethical standard. Save the letters for evidence.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Sounds like your neighbor is trying to threaten a witness. Likely a bad move on his part. Maybe you can just take this to the county attorney's office and let them decide what to do with it. You also might inquire about a restraining order while you are there. Good luck and for your sake please avoid any further interactions with this person. I am not a lawyer
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Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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Is this a legitimate law firm and attorney? Do you have any witnesses to your neighbors behavior? It is highly recommended that if there are witnesses, you let the prosecuting attorney know of them, and the letters you received from the "attorney". This could be an attempt at 'witness intimidation'.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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What... these letters don't seem legitimate. I don't know any attorney, other than some not so on the board defense attorneys who would ask a witness to not go forward with a criminal case. I would go ahead and see if the letter was genuine and see if the law firm: 1. exists and is a real law firm, 2. has defendant/neighbor as a client 3. if they sent the letter. After finding out which is the case, I would contact the prosecutor assigned to your case to speak with them about the letter. In my state, New York, such a letter might carry a criminal charge in it of itself apart from the assault case.
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Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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That is really weird and seems like intimidation. I would absolutley allege intimidation in court, provide the letters as evidence and see what the court says. Just to be a real dick about it I would also file a restraining order to make him move.
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Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Regardless of if this is legitimately from a lawyer, or is a fake letter from the man using a real or fake lawyer name... This is very likely witness intimidation in violation of 136.1 (a) (2) (or similar) of the California Penal Code. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=136.1 Call the police non-emergency number and report it. If this is a fake letter directly from the man himself jail time is on the table.
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Was the letter actually sent from the lawfirm?. I highly doubt they would participate in asking a person to drop charges through a cease and desist. Personally I would be interested in verifying the legitimacy with the firm on the off chance this individual used the firms letter head without permission. If they did write it I would also be interested in escalating with the bar association. It does not seem like a reputable lawyer would make an effort like this in good faith and might violate some ethical standard. Save the letters for evidence.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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Does the letter have a legal office printed anywhere on it? If it does, call that office and find out if a lawyer of theirs actually wrote the letter. It's really easy to find a legal office and throw their info onto a piece of paper with the words "cease and desist" also on it. If a lawyer is really representing him, don't panic. He needs one as he is facing charges. I would report his pressuring you to drop the charges to the officer attached to your case.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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Sounds like your neighbor is trying to threaten a witness. Likely a bad move on his part. Maybe you can just take this to the county attorney's office and let them decide what to do with it. You also might inquire about a restraining order while you are there. Good luck and for your sake please avoid any further interactions with this person. I am not a lawyer
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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Is this a legitimate law firm and attorney? Do you have any witnesses to your neighbors behavior? It is highly recommended that if there are witnesses, you let the prosecuting attorney know of them, and the letters you received from the "attorney". This could be an attempt at 'witness intimidation'.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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What... these letters don't seem legitimate. I don't know any attorney, other than some not so on the board defense attorneys who would ask a witness to not go forward with a criminal case. I would go ahead and see if the letter was genuine and see if the law firm: 1. exists and is a real law firm, 2. has defendant/neighbor as a client 3. if they sent the letter. After finding out which is the case, I would contact the prosecutor assigned to your case to speak with them about the letter. In my state, New York, such a letter might carry a criminal charge in it of itself apart from the assault case.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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That is really weird and seems like intimidation. I would absolutley allege intimidation in court, provide the letters as evidence and see what the court says. Just to be a real dick about it I would also file a restraining order to make him move.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Notify the case officer as it appears he’s using a lawyer to scare you into dropping charges. Doing so is a crime where I live, so it could mean another charge for him. At minimum, it can be used in court against him if it’s been reported. Edit: not a lawyer
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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A C and D is just a letter asking you to stop something it's not a legal document. Ignore them only respond to communication from the court.
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Does the letter have a legal office printed anywhere on it? If it does, call that office and find out if a lawyer of theirs actually wrote the letter. It's really easy to find a legal office and throw their info onto a piece of paper with the words "cease and desist" also on it. If a lawyer is really representing him, don't panic. He needs one as he is facing charges. I would report his pressuring you to drop the charges to the officer attached to your case.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Does the letter have a legal office printed anywhere on it? If it does, call that office and find out if a lawyer of theirs actually wrote the letter. It's really easy to find a legal office and throw their info onto a piece of paper with the words "cease and desist" also on it. If a lawyer is really representing him, don't panic. He needs one as he is facing charges. I would report his pressuring you to drop the charges to the officer attached to your case.
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Sounds like your neighbor is trying to threaten a witness. Likely a bad move on his part. Maybe you can just take this to the county attorney's office and let them decide what to do with it. You also might inquire about a restraining order while you are there. Good luck and for your sake please avoid any further interactions with this person. I am not a lawyer
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Does the letter have a legal office printed anywhere on it? If it does, call that office and find out if a lawyer of theirs actually wrote the letter. It's really easy to find a legal office and throw their info onto a piece of paper with the words "cease and desist" also on it. If a lawyer is really representing him, don't panic. He needs one as he is facing charges. I would report his pressuring you to drop the charges to the officer attached to your case.
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Is this a legitimate law firm and attorney? Do you have any witnesses to your neighbors behavior? It is highly recommended that if there are witnesses, you let the prosecuting attorney know of them, and the letters you received from the "attorney". This could be an attempt at 'witness intimidation'.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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What... these letters don't seem legitimate. I don't know any attorney, other than some not so on the board defense attorneys who would ask a witness to not go forward with a criminal case. I would go ahead and see if the letter was genuine and see if the law firm: 1. exists and is a real law firm, 2. has defendant/neighbor as a client 3. if they sent the letter. After finding out which is the case, I would contact the prosecutor assigned to your case to speak with them about the letter. In my state, New York, such a letter might carry a criminal charge in it of itself apart from the assault case.
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Does the letter have a legal office printed anywhere on it? If it does, call that office and find out if a lawyer of theirs actually wrote the letter. It's really easy to find a legal office and throw their info onto a piece of paper with the words "cease and desist" also on it. If a lawyer is really representing him, don't panic. He needs one as he is facing charges. I would report his pressuring you to drop the charges to the officer attached to your case.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hbljzij
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Does the letter have a legal office printed anywhere on it? If it does, call that office and find out if a lawyer of theirs actually wrote the letter. It's really easy to find a legal office and throw their info onto a piece of paper with the words "cease and desist" also on it. If a lawyer is really representing him, don't panic. He needs one as he is facing charges. I would report his pressuring you to drop the charges to the officer attached to your case.
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That is really weird and seems like intimidation. I would absolutley allege intimidation in court, provide the letters as evidence and see what the court says. Just to be a real dick about it I would also file a restraining order to make him move.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblbedr
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Does the letter have a legal office printed anywhere on it? If it does, call that office and find out if a lawyer of theirs actually wrote the letter. It's really easy to find a legal office and throw their info onto a piece of paper with the words "cease and desist" also on it. If a lawyer is really representing him, don't panic. He needs one as he is facing charges. I would report his pressuring you to drop the charges to the officer attached to your case.
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Sounds like your neighbor is trying to threaten a witness. Likely a bad move on his part. Maybe you can just take this to the county attorney's office and let them decide what to do with it. You also might inquire about a restraining order while you are there. Good luck and for your sake please avoid any further interactions with this person. I am not a lawyer
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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What... these letters don't seem legitimate. I don't know any attorney, other than some not so on the board defense attorneys who would ask a witness to not go forward with a criminal case. I would go ahead and see if the letter was genuine and see if the law firm: 1. exists and is a real law firm, 2. has defendant/neighbor as a client 3. if they sent the letter. After finding out which is the case, I would contact the prosecutor assigned to your case to speak with them about the letter. In my state, New York, such a letter might carry a criminal charge in it of itself apart from the assault case.
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Is this a legitimate law firm and attorney? Do you have any witnesses to your neighbors behavior? It is highly recommended that if there are witnesses, you let the prosecuting attorney know of them, and the letters you received from the "attorney". This could be an attempt at 'witness intimidation'.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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That is really weird and seems like intimidation. I would absolutley allege intimidation in court, provide the letters as evidence and see what the court says. Just to be a real dick about it I would also file a restraining order to make him move.
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Is this a legitimate law firm and attorney? Do you have any witnesses to your neighbors behavior? It is highly recommended that if there are witnesses, you let the prosecuting attorney know of them, and the letters you received from the "attorney". This could be an attempt at 'witness intimidation'.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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Is this a legitimate law firm and attorney? Do you have any witnesses to your neighbors behavior? It is highly recommended that if there are witnesses, you let the prosecuting attorney know of them, and the letters you received from the "attorney". This could be an attempt at 'witness intimidation'.
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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What... these letters don't seem legitimate. I don't know any attorney, other than some not so on the board defense attorneys who would ask a witness to not go forward with a criminal case. I would go ahead and see if the letter was genuine and see if the law firm: 1. exists and is a real law firm, 2. has defendant/neighbor as a client 3. if they sent the letter. After finding out which is the case, I would contact the prosecutor assigned to your case to speak with them about the letter. In my state, New York, such a letter might carry a criminal charge in it of itself apart from the assault case.
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That is really weird and seems like intimidation. I would absolutley allege intimidation in court, provide the letters as evidence and see what the court says. Just to be a real dick about it I would also file a restraining order to make him move.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblbedr
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What... these letters don't seem legitimate. I don't know any attorney, other than some not so on the board defense attorneys who would ask a witness to not go forward with a criminal case. I would go ahead and see if the letter was genuine and see if the law firm: 1. exists and is a real law firm, 2. has defendant/neighbor as a client 3. if they sent the letter. After finding out which is the case, I would contact the prosecutor assigned to your case to speak with them about the letter. In my state, New York, such a letter might carry a criminal charge in it of itself apart from the assault case.
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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Receiving "cease and desist" letters after neighbor assaulted me. (CA) My neighbor has had a weird one-sided issue with me for years. I try to avoid speaking to him, but he always manages to make me think we're on friendly terms for a while and then he eventually flips out in rage over some perceived slight. He's screamed in my face, threatened to "kick the shit out of [me]," threatened to stab me/my grandfather, etc on multiple occasions. I usually just ignore him and go about my life. About 6 weeks ago, he came outside while I was sitting in my car replacing some speakers and started making directly antagonizing and insulting comments, clearly trying to get a response. I rolled my eyes and gave some sarcastic response and he rushed over me to, leaned down to scream in my face some more, slapped me in the face, and then quickly went back inside his apartment. I called the cops to report this and they came and took statements and I said I wanted to press charges because this behavior has been ongoing for years. We got a court date ~3 months in the future and the cops left. 2 weeks later I get a "cease and desist" letter from some law firm. It says I've damaged his reputation by calling the police based on a "false" accusation and to refrain from making any more "defamatory or disparaging" comments about him. I don't respond because it didn't ask for a response and I'm not required to respond regardless. About a month later, yesterday, I got a new letter from the law firm. It repeats everything from the first letter, except it has one additional sentence. It says "Within 48 hours, please contact the [County] Sheriff's Department and have the charges dropped." So, anything I should do about these letters? Or any advice about dealing with the situation in general? I try to avoid him as much as possible but our apartments literally share a wall, so we're bound to run into each other. Landlord says that until there's a conviction or arrest, she won't take any action.
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hblbedr
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That is really weird and seems like intimidation. I would absolutley allege intimidation in court, provide the letters as evidence and see what the court says. Just to be a real dick about it I would also file a restraining order to make him move.
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And fax a copy to your state lawyer regulatory body.
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My mom (68) was kicked out of her apt without notice. The landlord had the cops remove her under the pretence of an eviction that never happened. We don't have money to hire a lawyer. San Jose, California. Title pretty much says it all. She's been living in her car for two weeks. Any help would be amazing. Thank you.
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She really needs a lawyer to help with this. There are tenant’s rights organizations all over the state that can help you find free legal advice. Right now, it’s not clear what happened. Did the landlord forge an unlawful detainer? Did he go to court and lie about the notices and service he should given her? Something more crazy? It will take somebody who knows the system to unravel everything.
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Cops don't forcibly remove people without a court order. Cops have no interest in fabricating one. If she was illegally evicted she can look into a suit against the landlord.
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My mom (68) was kicked out of her apt without notice. The landlord had the cops remove her under the pretence of an eviction that never happened. We don't have money to hire a lawyer. San Jose, California. Title pretty much says it all. She's been living in her car for two weeks. Any help would be amazing. Thank you.
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She really needs a lawyer to help with this. There are tenant’s rights organizations all over the state that can help you find free legal advice. Right now, it’s not clear what happened. Did the landlord forge an unlawful detainer? Did he go to court and lie about the notices and service he should given her? Something more crazy? It will take somebody who knows the system to unravel everything.
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My mom (68) was kicked out of her apt without notice. The landlord had the cops remove her under the pretence of an eviction that never happened. We don't have money to hire a lawyer. San Jose, California. Title pretty much says it all. She's been living in her car for two weeks. Any help would be amazing. Thank you.
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Cops don't forcibly remove people without a court order. Cops have no interest in fabricating one. If she was illegally evicted she can look into a suit against the landlord.
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My mom (68) was kicked out of her apt without notice. The landlord had the cops remove her under the pretence of an eviction that never happened. We don't have money to hire a lawyer. San Jose, California. Title pretty much says it all. She's been living in her car for two weeks. Any help would be amazing. Thank you.
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First, your mom needs an attorney to look at her stuff. Second, look for pro bono or Legal Aid Services in the Bay Area. Many law schools (and California has a ton) also offer low income services. And these organizations all love to "help a little old lady cross the legal] street." Here's a link from the California Bar Association to free legal services. [Free Legal - California Bar
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My mom (68) was kicked out of her apt without notice. The landlord had the cops remove her under the pretence of an eviction that never happened. We don't have money to hire a lawyer. San Jose, California. Title pretty much says it all. She's been living in her car for two weeks. Any help would be amazing. Thank you.
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It’s possible there was a legitimate eviction process and your mom didn’t participate - either because she didn’t know or was in denial and ignored the notices.
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My mom (68) was kicked out of her apt without notice. The landlord had the cops remove her under the pretence of an eviction that never happened. We don't have money to hire a lawyer. San Jose, California. Title pretty much says it all. She's been living in her car for two weeks. Any help would be amazing. Thank you.
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Just an FYI, if your Mom was subleasing, you need to look up the eviction case, not with her name, but with the name of the legal tenant on the lease. From everything I have read, it seems that the tenant your mom was paying rent to stopped paying the landlord, so the landlord began and won a nonpayment eviction proceeding. If that is the case, any and all tenants/inhabitants of the property are removed by law enforcement, legally, once law enforcement receives the warrant of eviction. If that is the case, which from what I’ve read in all of your responses, I would be willing to bet is the case, then your mom will need to sue the person she was paying rent to for the rent she paid to him and an unlawful eviction.
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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If you're in public, you have no expectation of privacy. Anyone can film you or take photos of you. If you think he's going to try to cause an accident, maybe get a camera and set it up on your bike.
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Cameras of your own. Especially in the car when you get it.
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9gls64
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Where do you live? Have you discussed this with your parents? Have your parents talked to him?
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The Supreme Court has ruled very clearly on right to record being protected under 1 A, freedom of press. Anything he can see from public spaces, or his own property, generally would probably be considered legal or in your States hands. States have little power over 1A activities, but are allowed to place reasonable limits when it comes to time, place, and manner. However, being a minor and recording minors fall into the "manner" clause and States can (and usually do) regulate what is not allowed. Technically, unless the construction would otherwise be barred, he could theoretically put up a pole with a large camera on it and surveil the whole neighborhood. The manner clause would also take what activities he is personally recording into account, such as if he is recording in a perverted or surreptitious way, many States built into their 1A laws exceptions for such behavior as it can infringe on the right to privacy for others. Hence why it is (not only immoral, unethical, not to mention) illegal to film bathroom activities, locker rooms, changing rooms, up a skirt, etc.. The laws have not been updated to match the technology though, and the courts are limited to enforcing laws on the books, so legislative bodies like Congress are all like SO old and have no concept of how far tech has come in their life times and do not make such things a priority. Police are never a good solution unless a specific law has been broken, but even then the person is generally released without meaningful change to their behavior because police do not exist to help people, but to be the physical enforcement of the law. I'd recommend a lawyer, and building additional height to the fence line or planting tall growing trees as best solutions to the backyard recording. Definitely document clearly EVERY interaction with him. Photos and diary or notebook entries are strong evidence in court, note the time, date, place, manner, his clothing that day, his attitude, if he smells like something (such as alcohol), the weather, etc. The more detailed, the stronger evidence your written testimony has. The more your lawyer will love you, and increases the probability of one to take on a harassment case for you. When you drive get a dash camera that has front and rear viewing cameras so he cannot claim something happened that did not. He said / she said does not hold up to the police, much less the courts. Document. Also, when driving near home, make it your practice to drive 5 mph UNDER the speed limit. If you ALWAYS do that near home, (you'll be safer for one and) you will be able to use that in your favor to show that you are a careful and thoughtful driver that goes to great pains to obey the law and maintain public safety. Bonus points if you splurge on a dash cam that has GPS speed monitoring. Hope this long post helps. Best wishes.
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9gmx26
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i9gatyn
| 1,653,148,557 | 1,653,142,957 | 216 | 6 |
Where do you live? Have you discussed this with your parents? Have your parents talked to him?
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If you're in public, you have no expectation of privacy. Anyone can film you or take photos of you. If you think he's going to try to cause an accident, maybe get a camera and set it up on your bike.
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uuo0z0
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legaladvice_train
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9hijrq
| 1,653,148,046 | 1,653,163,441 | 50 | 79 |
The Supreme Court has ruled very clearly on right to record being protected under 1 A, freedom of press. Anything he can see from public spaces, or his own property, generally would probably be considered legal or in your States hands. States have little power over 1A activities, but are allowed to place reasonable limits when it comes to time, place, and manner. However, being a minor and recording minors fall into the "manner" clause and States can (and usually do) regulate what is not allowed. Technically, unless the construction would otherwise be barred, he could theoretically put up a pole with a large camera on it and surveil the whole neighborhood. The manner clause would also take what activities he is personally recording into account, such as if he is recording in a perverted or surreptitious way, many States built into their 1A laws exceptions for such behavior as it can infringe on the right to privacy for others. Hence why it is (not only immoral, unethical, not to mention) illegal to film bathroom activities, locker rooms, changing rooms, up a skirt, etc.. The laws have not been updated to match the technology though, and the courts are limited to enforcing laws on the books, so legislative bodies like Congress are all like SO old and have no concept of how far tech has come in their life times and do not make such things a priority. Police are never a good solution unless a specific law has been broken, but even then the person is generally released without meaningful change to their behavior because police do not exist to help people, but to be the physical enforcement of the law. I'd recommend a lawyer, and building additional height to the fence line or planting tall growing trees as best solutions to the backyard recording. Definitely document clearly EVERY interaction with him. Photos and diary or notebook entries are strong evidence in court, note the time, date, place, manner, his clothing that day, his attitude, if he smells like something (such as alcohol), the weather, etc. The more detailed, the stronger evidence your written testimony has. The more your lawyer will love you, and increases the probability of one to take on a harassment case for you. When you drive get a dash camera that has front and rear viewing cameras so he cannot claim something happened that did not. He said / she said does not hold up to the police, much less the courts. Document. Also, when driving near home, make it your practice to drive 5 mph UNDER the speed limit. If you ALWAYS do that near home, (you'll be safer for one and) you will be able to use that in your favor to show that you are a careful and thoughtful driver that goes to great pains to obey the law and maintain public safety. Bonus points if you splurge on a dash cam that has GPS speed monitoring. Hope this long post helps. Best wishes.
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Technically they’re not *accidents* if he causes them. Be aware and document everything he does in case something unfortunate happens.
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uuo0z0
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9h47df
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Technically they’re not *accidents* if he causes them. Be aware and document everything he does in case something unfortunate happens.
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All of this sounds suuuper sketchy on your neighbor’s part—have you considered or asked about filing a police report against your neighbor for this stuff?
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uuo0z0
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9gatyn
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Technically they’re not *accidents* if he causes them. Be aware and document everything he does in case something unfortunate happens.
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If you're in public, you have no expectation of privacy. Anyone can film you or take photos of you. If you think he's going to try to cause an accident, maybe get a camera and set it up on your bike.
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uuo0z0
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9hijrq
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Always have a camera/gopro/dash cam/side cam when leaving the house.
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Technically they’re not *accidents* if he causes them. Be aware and document everything he does in case something unfortunate happens.
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9gls64
| 1,653,170,461 | 1,653,148,046 | 51 | 50 |
Gopro on your helmet might stop the jumping in front of you or prove to the cops that he caused the accident if you don't manage to get out of the way in time.
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The Supreme Court has ruled very clearly on right to record being protected under 1 A, freedom of press. Anything he can see from public spaces, or his own property, generally would probably be considered legal or in your States hands. States have little power over 1A activities, but are allowed to place reasonable limits when it comes to time, place, and manner. However, being a minor and recording minors fall into the "manner" clause and States can (and usually do) regulate what is not allowed. Technically, unless the construction would otherwise be barred, he could theoretically put up a pole with a large camera on it and surveil the whole neighborhood. The manner clause would also take what activities he is personally recording into account, such as if he is recording in a perverted or surreptitious way, many States built into their 1A laws exceptions for such behavior as it can infringe on the right to privacy for others. Hence why it is (not only immoral, unethical, not to mention) illegal to film bathroom activities, locker rooms, changing rooms, up a skirt, etc.. The laws have not been updated to match the technology though, and the courts are limited to enforcing laws on the books, so legislative bodies like Congress are all like SO old and have no concept of how far tech has come in their life times and do not make such things a priority. Police are never a good solution unless a specific law has been broken, but even then the person is generally released without meaningful change to their behavior because police do not exist to help people, but to be the physical enforcement of the law. I'd recommend a lawyer, and building additional height to the fence line or planting tall growing trees as best solutions to the backyard recording. Definitely document clearly EVERY interaction with him. Photos and diary or notebook entries are strong evidence in court, note the time, date, place, manner, his clothing that day, his attitude, if he smells like something (such as alcohol), the weather, etc. The more detailed, the stronger evidence your written testimony has. The more your lawyer will love you, and increases the probability of one to take on a harassment case for you. When you drive get a dash camera that has front and rear viewing cameras so he cannot claim something happened that did not. He said / she said does not hold up to the police, much less the courts. Document. Also, when driving near home, make it your practice to drive 5 mph UNDER the speed limit. If you ALWAYS do that near home, (you'll be safer for one and) you will be able to use that in your favor to show that you are a careful and thoughtful driver that goes to great pains to obey the law and maintain public safety. Bonus points if you splurge on a dash cam that has GPS speed monitoring. Hope this long post helps. Best wishes.
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9hwfbl
| 1,653,156,461 | 1,653,170,461 | 38 | 51 |
All of this sounds suuuper sketchy on your neighbor’s part—have you considered or asked about filing a police report against your neighbor for this stuff?
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Gopro on your helmet might stop the jumping in front of you or prove to the cops that he caused the accident if you don't manage to get out of the way in time.
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uuo0z0
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legaladvice_train
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9hvras
| 1,653,170,461 | 1,653,170,115 | 51 | 26 |
Gopro on your helmet might stop the jumping in front of you or prove to the cops that he caused the accident if you don't manage to get out of the way in time.
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I have always liked the idea of putting up cheap mirrors on your property but in front of the camera. I put a couple in front of a window that was being watched. The camera just disappeared soon after.
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uuo0z0
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legaladvice_train
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9gatyn
| 1,653,170,461 | 1,653,142,957 | 51 | 6 |
Gopro on your helmet might stop the jumping in front of you or prove to the cops that he caused the accident if you don't manage to get out of the way in time.
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If you're in public, you have no expectation of privacy. Anyone can film you or take photos of you. If you think he's going to try to cause an accident, maybe get a camera and set it up on your bike.
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uuo0z0
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legaladvice_train
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Neighbor watches us and tries to start accidents. Our neighbor has cameras pointing to our back patio and is watching 24/7. He also video tapes me on his phone whenever I ride past him or his house. I'm only 14 and him video taping me makes me very uncomfortable. He also tries to jump in front of my bike or cut me off, esentually trying to cause an accident. I get a car very soon and I'm worried he might try to target me and cause an accident. The reason he is targeting us is because we set off fireworks that are too loud (they are very much legal). We talked with the police and they don't seem to care about the fireworks. I'm worried what he's going to do with all the footage of me, my sister's, or my parents. Someone please tell me how to handle this legally.
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i9hwfbl
| 1,653,157,181 | 1,653,170,461 | 6 | 51 |
Always have a camera/gopro/dash cam/side cam when leaving the house.
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Gopro on your helmet might stop the jumping in front of you or prove to the cops that he caused the accident if you don't manage to get out of the way in time.
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