Summary
Repeatedly contacting a lawyer or firm after they have stated they cannot assist may be considered harassment under New York law, especially if it causes annoyance or distress. If a law firm changes its practice area, it is a business decision and not related to harassment. Threatening someone with harm, such as saying I want to hurt you, can be considered a crime under certain circumstances, potentially falling under harassment or assault, depending on the context and intent. If the statement causes fear or distress, it could be a criminal offense. It is important to respect decisions and seek alternative legal resources if needed.Full Conversation
What if they say they're migrating their law firm away from what their law firm usually does?
If a law firm says they are migrating away from their usual practice areas, it means they are changing their focus or specialty. This could be due to various reasons like market demand or internal strategy. It’s a business decision and doesn't necessarily relate to harassment. Are you dealing with a lawyer who is changing their practice area?
If I contact a school negligence law firm about school negligence and they claim they're migrating their law firm away from taking school negligence cases, is it harassment to keep contacting them?
Repeatedly contacting a law firm after they’ve indicated they’re no longer handling specific types of cases, like school negligence, could potentially be seen as harassment if it causes annoyance or distress. It's best to respect their decision and seek another firm specializing in school negligence. Are you looking for alternative legal resources or firms?
Is saying: "I want to hurt you" a crime?
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In New York, threatening someone with harm can be considered a crime under certain circumstances. It may fall under harassment or even assault, depending on the context and intent. If the statement causes fear or distress to the person, it could potentially be a criminal offense.
Is there a specific situation you're dealing with regarding this statement?
Is saying: "I want to hurt you" threatening someone?
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In New York, saying "I want to hurt you" can be considered a threat and potentially a crime, such as harassment or assault, depending on context and intent. It could be threatening if it induces fear or distress. Are you dealing with a situation involving such a statement?
It was just a hypothetical question
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It seems your questions were hypothetical and focused on understanding legal boundaries around harassment and threatening behavior. If you have specific concerns or situations in the future, feel free to reach out for more detailed guidance.
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