I kicked her out of my place on Saturday b/c she's a mooch. She started harrassing me. The thing is I deleted all the crazy messages she left me on Saturday b/c I knew she was pissed off and I just wanted her out of my life. She didn't contact me yesterday but she left me 3 horrible messages today. Now I know that she's a psycho.
I want to file a restraining order against her but I don't know if I should since I deleted the messages she left two days ago(I also blocked her from texting me again). Also, she didn't explicitly threaten to hurt me and my child but I don't want to take any chances with her. The girl is CRAZY! But would the police believe me?
2007-01-01 11:19:13 · 11 answers · asked by Tina M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It doesn't matter if the police believe you. You said she left 3 horrible messages today. Also, can you "unblock" her from leaving text messages -- you can use them against her, too. You can always go to your local police and find out what their protocol is for getting a restraining order. If you are worried about your children's safety, though, it should be easy to get!
2007-01-01 11:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by momathomewith2boys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the state you live in and thier laws. The best thing for you to do right now, is to change your phone number and just make a report with the police. At this time the only thing that she is doing, that you say on here anyway, is harrassing you by phone. Call the police and make a report about it. Whether they believe you or not, there will be a report so that it can be used later.
Then go down and change your phone number. That will be on record also proving that you have made attempts to avoid her harrassing you. If she finds a way to get your phone number or starts showing up at your house or near your child, then call the authorites and tell them that she is harrassing you. If she calls after you have changed your number, don't delete the messages or call lists. That way the will have probable cause to either arrest her on harrassment (which would for sure get you and EPO against her) or there would be more paperwork for you to take to the courts on yoru own for an order against her.
2007-01-01 13:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by deftonehead778 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the latest messages from her, I don't think you'll have a problem getting a restraining order, especially if you once shared a home. For some reason that makes a difference. We couldn't get a restraining order against a crazy guy harassing our daughter because she had never dated or lived with him. This is what my husband was told when he went to the county court house. We even had a hand written note and had him coming to our home trying to cause trouble. This was in Illinois. I just don't understand the laws???
2007-01-01 11:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file for a restraining order. Just write down what she said in her message's and when she left them. Here in Florida just about anyone that applies for a restraining order gets their temp one tell they go to court. It doesn't matter what the police would think you'll go infront of a judge. If you feel she may do something to you or your child.
2007-01-02 04:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by jenpoesavon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell him first that you are planning to file a restraining order if he does not back off, hopefully that would be enough, but if it doesn't work it will leave you no choice but to follow through.
2016-05-23 04:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel she will cause harm to you or your property you can get a PFA (Protection from Abuse) from your local courts. To get a restraining order you have to get a lawyer.
PFA is similar to a restraining order in the since the person can't come within so far of the other person, no contact, etc.
You will file the PFA. It will be given to her. You will both then have to go in for a court hearing to extend it to a year long PFA. You will have to renew it the next year if you want to continue it as well.
2007-01-01 11:26:37 · answer #6 · answered by Zabe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the police. Tell them about the harrassment and explain that you "are afraid" of possible harm to you and/or your child. That language is important... and, at least in California, would qualify you for at least a temporary restraining order.
2007-01-01 11:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by Amy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just remember, a restraining order is still only a piece of paper, and doesn't offer much protection against violence. It really only provides probable cause for arrest, if she violates the order and harms you....sometimes, the order actually enrages the respondent and makes matters worse. You know - the more you stir sh..t the worse it stinks?
2007-01-01 13:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the PD and file a RESTRAINING ORDER on her. Let them know what has been going on. They may tell you not to erase anything as this is proof for you. If you get the restraining then make certain you also "abide" by it and not let her back as this will make it void.
2007-01-02 12:21:13 · answer #9 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go down and tell them whats going on and try to get it you never know
2007-01-01 11:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋