Me and my best friend don’t like our friends boyfriend. We called him using sprint IP (for hearing impared) ( I know-childish…) but we called him twice and just said “hi-its mom, what are you doing?” no more than that. Now he’s suspecting its us and says if we don’t own up to it, he’s pressing charges. Can he really press charges over 2 calls that really didn’t threaten him…?
2007-11-20 06:58:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I wouldn't worry if I were you two...think of it this way if that were true, almost everyone in the world would have charges brought upon them in sometime of their life. A lot of us have played jokes, I have and I've never been in jail or had a charge, I think he's just trying to get you to admit it, do me a favor, don't admit it and don't sweat on him pressing any charges either! :)
2007-11-20 07:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Shinning Star 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In California you can be charged with making annoying, threatening or harrassing calls.
From the California Penal Code:
653m. (a) Every person who, with intent to annoy, telephones or
makes contact by means of an electronic communication device with
another and addresses to or about the other person any obscene
language or addresses to the other person any threat to inflict
injury to the person or property of the person addressed or any
member of his or her family, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in
this subdivision shall apply to telephone calls or electronic
contacts made in good faith.
(b) Every person who makes repeated telephone calls or makes
repeated contact by means of an electronic communication device with
intent to annoy another person at his or her residence, is, whether
or not conversation ensues from making the telephone call or
electronic contact, guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in this
subdivision shall apply to telephone calls or electronic contacts
made in good faith.
And if you think your calls can't be traced, you might want to rethink that.
By calling this person for no reason, especially repeatedly, you are technically guilty of that crime. Most States have similar crimes so you might want to quit while you are ahead.
EDIT - Chances are you will not get in trouble for those 2 calls, HOWEVER, keep it up and your chances of trouble rise. Very few "harrassing/annoying calls" cases get prosecuted, but you don't want to be one of them, do you?
2007-11-20 07:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by Rottluver 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, no person can press charges, it's a term of art. The State can charge a person of a crime, if they decide to pursue the case. So go ahead give him another call, unless you live in Mayberry, and the DA is bored. ;)
2007-11-20 07:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by calfgoldmind 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the state law. Keep in mind that it is not necessary to threaten someone to be convicted of harassing them. You did use deception (Hi-its mom).
2007-11-20 07:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no don't worry about it just stick to your guns and dint call him ever again because if you stir the pot of crap its gonna stink.
2007-11-20 07:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by mustangs5875 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
admit nothing and stay away from him for awhile
2007-11-20 07:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋