mw and my friend were about to prank call someone, but they didnt pick up, then they called back and asked if we called, and we said no then he hung up. can u get in trouble for that?
2007-07-26 18:15:05 · 20 answers · asked by Brandon9217 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you keep doing it, yes you will get in trouble.
2007-07-26 18:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you mean by prank calling. If the kid just called 911, it is not likely that the cops will do anything more than to read him the riot act about how bad this could have turned out. If he told the police that a crime had been committed and one hadn't, then the kid could be charged with filing a false police report or reporting a false crime. Either way, it is not likely that he would go to jail. More likely to go on probation for a while and maybe have to sit through some classes.
2016-05-20 01:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state, but in many states anonymous phone calling is considered to be harassment or some other misdemeanor. Jail is unlikely for a first time offender but you could have to go to court, hire an attorney, and either do some community service or pay a fine.
2007-07-26 18:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by Tmess2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid - before - long before call display - no - there was no way to get caught -
Nicky Nicky 9 doors on the telephone
But now you get caught and I suppose if you did it repeatedly you would get into trouble
Once - ???? Probably no - I would be surprised -
What you want to say is - I am sorry I must have mis dialed
2007-07-26 18:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure what would happen today, but back in middle school, in the 80's, I called 911 from a school pay phone and said my grandmother was on fire during lunch. They somehow found out it was me and I got in trouble by the principal.
2007-07-26 18:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by cpc26ca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the police can come out and have a talk with you.
If you do it a lot, to where it is considered harassing the people, they can file charges. I am not sure if they would arrest you. There are actually laws about how you can use phones.
the thing is, if the police come out to talk to you about this ( and tell you to quit) your parents will probably go through the roof.
2007-07-26 18:21:11 · answer #6 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. the only time you will get in trouble with the law for prank calling someing is if you are prank calling 911 or if you repeatedly prank call someone and make threats.
2007-07-26 18:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
ahaha. If it's a hotline than itsconsidered a federal offense. Also me and my friends were prank calling a teacher and they called the cops and the cops called our parents.
2007-07-26 18:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get into trouble for harassment if you make unwanted phone calls to people. There are laws against it.
2007-07-26 18:18:06 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you do it two nights in a row or a bunch of times in one night it is harassment and you can be pressed charges against if they so choose so be careful
2007-07-30 12:58:10 · answer #10 · answered by ~Ashley Jean~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not for one telephone call that went unanswered.
If you or whoever continued to do it, it is considered harassment and misuse of communications systems, which is illegal. I would quit while you are ahead.
2007-07-26 18:19:05 · answer #11 · answered by shewolf3808 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋