Understanding Harassment Laws

Summary

Harassment in Hawaii involves repeated unwanted actions causing distress. Protective orders may restrict contact with family members. Review the orders terms to ensure compliance. Contacting your sister could be a violation if it causes distress, even if unintentional. Consider alternative ways to communicate or retrieve belongings, such as using a police escort if allowed. Consult a legal professional for guidance.

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What does harassing mean
Harassment generally refers to repeated and unwanted actions or behavior that cause distress or discomfort to another person. In Hawaii, this can include:
- Physical or verbal abuse
- Stalking
- Threats
- Unwanted contact or communication
Is there a specific situation you're dealing with?
Do you have to know the unwanted contact or communication is not wanted before you contact the person
In Hawaii, for behavior to be considered harassment, the person engaging in the behavior typically needs to know, or should reasonably know, that their contact or communication is unwanted.
Is there a specific situation you're concerned about?
Yes I contacted my sister who lives with my dad and mom who have protected order against me and I was wondering if it was okay
Contacting your sister who lives with your parents, who have a protective order against you, could potentially violate the order if it includes terms that restrict any form of contact with them. It’s important to carefully review the specific terms of the protective order.
Do you have a copy of the protective order to check the details?
Yes it says do not harrass
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Contacting your sister could be seen as harassment if the protective order explicitly restricts any form of contact with your family members. Here are a few key points to consider:
- Review the exact terms of the protective order.
- Avoid any actions that could be interpreted as harassment.
Do you have any specific questions about the terms of the protective order?
Yes I asked her to bring my mail
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Contacting your sister to bring your mail might be considered a violation of the protective order, depending on its terms. If the order states no contact or harassment, even this request could be problematic. To be safe, consider alternative ways to retrieve your mail that don't involve direct contact.
It states no harassment specifically and I don't know if I'm bothering her
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To ensure you do not violate the protective order, it's crucial to understand its terms clearly. Here are a few steps to take:
- Review the protective order for any specific clauses about contact with family members.
- Consider indirect methods to retrieve your mail, such as asking a mutual friend or using a legal service.
Would you like more information on how to handle this situation legally?
If it states that I can pick up my belongings with police escorts is that a violation
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If the protective order explicitly states that you can pick up your belongings with a police escort, it is not a violation as long as you follow this procedure. Ensure you strictly adhere to the terms and arrange for police escort when retrieving your belongings.
Would you like more information on contacting local law enforcement to arrange a police escort?
So if I didn't I was bothersome is it a violation,yes or no please
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If the protective order specifically states "no harassment" and you contacted your sister without knowing if it was bothersome, it could be considered a violation. It's best to avoid direct contact and follow the order's guidelines strictly.
But I still don't know if I bothered ger
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It appears that contacting your sister, even if unknowingly bothersome, could potentially be seen as a violation of the protective order. Avoid any direct contact and adhere strictly to the protective order's terms.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to handle this legally?
But I don't know if I bothered her I didn't try to. We were on good terms
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It sounds like a tricky situation. Given your good terms, it might not have been bothersome, but the protective order's terms are crucial. Violating these terms, intentionally or not, can have legal consequences. If you need further clarification, you might consider consulting a legal professional.
Would you like more information on how to handle this legally?
We'll see if harrassment means contacting
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In Hawaii, harassment typically involves repeated or unwanted actions that cause distress. Contacting your sister might be seen as a violation of the protective order if it specifies no harassment. Consulting the exact terms is essential.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to handle this situation legally?
No I just wanted to know if they considered it because other places on the order it states "no contact with my mom and dad, it only says not to harass others that live with them. I'm so scared already I just wanted to know if it meant contact
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In your situation, "no harassment" typically implies that any contact causing distress or discomfort to others is prohibited. Since the order specifies "no contact" with your parents but only "no harassment" with others, it suggests that incidental contact may not automatically be a violation unless it's deemed bothersome or distressing.
Would you like more information on how to navigate this situation while adhering to the protective order?