Recently my friend had to file rape charges on this guy for raping their young daughter. Friends of the rapist was harrassing my friend family with text messages and trying to get their son co-workers to give them his cell number.
1. What all happens when you file harrassment charges?
2. Is there anything else my friend can do to make these people leave them alone?
2007-07-05 13:34:59 · 8 answers · asked by igali 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
1. You need at least two reports of harassment to get a restraining order, which is what she should be trying to get. She should save every text message which is evidence and the police when taking a report should start an investigation. You have to stay on them to show them how serious you feel about this problem. Once they start the investigation they should be able to get phone records and other documents to link it back to the person doing it.
2. Documentation is the key to a criminal investigation. Don't do anything that will damage your credibility. Good luck
2007-07-05 15:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First she needs to contact the police. If she is a witness for the prosicution in the rape case the prosecutor needs to know about these developments immediately. It is called tampering with a witness. It carries stiffer penalties most likely jail time then just a harrassment complaint.
When you file a harrassment complaint a court will determine a hearing date. At this time all evidence will be presented as to the harrassment. Please tell your friend to no delete any of the messages. This is her proof.
I would also tell her to file an emergency protection order against these people. The court case will be heard sooner than the harrassment case. With an order of protection if the people try to contact her or come by her they then can be arrested. Good luck to your friend and her little girl.
2007-07-05 13:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by D and G Gifts Etc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to get a restraining order against anyone in the family who has been contacting them and be sure and let the detective in charge of the rape case know what is going on.
2007-07-05 17:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is often an investigation,
if there is enough evidence charges can be laid against the rapist.
if the rapist is working he may be forced to compensate
Scott has the right idea
but I thought I would say mine
the more evidence the better the case.
only a restraining order will ensure your friend gets left alone.
2007-07-05 15:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your jurisdiction. Intimidating a witness is pretty serious stuff. Contact the officer/detective handling the case right away.
Save the text messages and make a list of witnesses also.
2007-07-05 13:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by El Scott 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in texas, harassment is when a person uses an electronic means {{phone, computer, etc.}} to annoy, anger, embarass, or antagonize another person. your friend should be able to show threatening emails and get a case, though thats more "retaliation" than harassement {{by nature of ur friends having a criminal complaint against the rapist.}}
2007-07-05 13:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by tex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
human beings not often hear to the order "in no way, ever, try this returned..." be it contacting somebody, or enticing in another habit. This person will touch you just to make certain what you will do, it facilitates them relax slightly and breath some...its like they pick to make certain the belt loosened around their waist slightly. are not getting hung up in this one small incident. yet ascertain you nevertheless save a record of what they do, in simple terms in case issues get extreme returned.
2016-10-20 00:01:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an attorney and they you can have a restraiing order placed on the person. one more infraction and his but is in jail.
2007-07-05 13:42:52 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋