He came to my neighborhood and sat in his car and yelled at the top of his lungs to the public that I was a crook and that I cheated him with the air conditioning work I done. This was done in front of my kids and their friends. I heard it and came out of the house and told him to move on or I would call the police and file harrassment charges. This kind of thing has been going on for over 1 year. After that he left and sent me a notarized letter telling me that I can't be anywhere that he and his wife is, including school functions, sporting functions, etc.
2006-08-28 04:01:48 · 19 answers · asked by craig s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yeah....I would check with an attorney, that is harrasment and slander, a notorized letter is not a restraining order....so maybe you should get one. also did he mail the letter? if he just placed it in your mailbox you need to contact your postmaster...no-one is allowed to leave you mail in your box...it's illegal. unless you were served by a peace officer or sent certified mail his letter is crap
2006-08-28 04:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the paper although notarized is not signed by a judge it is worthless. You need to start a paper trail if you already haven't, meaning every time he harasses you in any way call the Police and have a report made. Do not threaten to call the Police just do it. This man may be charged with more than just harassment charges depending on what hes done. Perhaps even defamation of character especially if he said derogatory things in front of your children.
2006-08-28 11:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by mcknight838 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this "notarized letter" a formal restraining order from your county's court? If not then it's just this guy's way of being a mega-asshole, I mean, I could write up a letter proclaiming myself Queen of England and have it notarized, that doesn't make it valid. Go to the police, explain what has been going on, and get a real restraining order against him.
2006-08-28 11:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I sent you a notarized letter saying you *had* to give me milk and crackers whenever I came over, would you comply? (g) If so, please let me know; I will then "up my ante" to a couple of bars of chocolate.
Just because someone says something, and got a notary to certify it, doesn't necessarily give it legal force. IIRC, notarization is basically just a legal formality that certifies that you're who you say you are (proof of identity).
This guy sounds like a major flake, and seeing a lawyer sounds like a great idea. I'd suggest calling your local bar association for a referral; those ads in the Yellow Pages cost somebody....
2006-08-28 11:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by samiracat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This guy sounds unbalanced. I would try to get a restraining order against him, if possible. At minimum, I would notify the police of this and ask them how they suggest you proceed-a stern warning from them might be all that's needed to get this guy to stay away from you. It worked for me once, and was a lot less effort on my part than contacting an attorney, filing charges, etc. Also, document everything--including times, dates, etc, and keep that letter. If things escalate, you will need that stuff.
2006-08-28 11:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its not a court ordered restraining order that he presented you with then i dont think it counts for anything.
Something notorized simply makes it legally binding that the signatures on that document are in fact authentic, and bind them to the terms of that document. Its basically like making a contract.
Its not the same as a court order, promising legal retribution if the terms of the order are broken.
I would invest in a lawyer and start pulling together either a case against this man, or atleast a restraining order against him.
2006-08-28 11:09:28 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless that letter was a letter from a court its of no consequence. Send it back to him with a note telling him to fold it five ways and stick up his ***.
It sounds like he's a nutcase who knows an equally nutty notary. You might want to keep a log of his harassment and call the police every time he shows up just to get it on the record. After that when you finally do shoot the moron you'll have a stronger case for self-defense.
2006-08-28 11:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is just a notarized letter it is meaningless and you can ignore it. However, if it is an official restraining order from the court then you have to appeal it if you want to be able to attend these functions.
2006-08-28 11:08:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless he has a Restraining Order signed by a judge, that letter is worth the paper it's printed on..
Time to get a lawyer, file stalking, harassment and libel actions against him. also, disturbing the peace.. should have called the cops at the very first incident to have a 'paper trail'.
2006-08-28 11:06:42 · answer #9 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you notice that it wasn't issued by a judge? If it wasn't it probably isn't legal. If you have any questions, ask your local police. They may refer you to a judge to have a retraining order put on him. That means if he (or you) violate that, you risk jail.
Of you could file a harassment suit against him.
He sounds like a jerk. But, who knows. He just may be dangerous. Did he have a lawyer write the letter? It doesn't sound legal. Don't alter your world because of him. And he shouldn't move just because you tell him to.
You have kids. Grow up- both of you.
2006-08-28 11:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by Linda S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Instead of getting into a battle with this guy, find out what the problem is. Did you screw him over in the past with the air conditioning work? You could save yourself a lot of headache and business with just making him feel satisfied with the work he expected. If you cannot find a middle ground, then see what your legal options are.
2006-08-28 12:00:36 · answer #11 · answered by Rob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋