Understanding Harassment Laws
Summary
Harassment in new york can involve repeated conduct that alarms or annoys without legitimate purpose. Documenting incidents and reporting to authorities is crucial. Consider seeking a restraining order for protection. Criminal mischief involves intentional property damage, while taking photos in public may raise privacy concerns. Slander requires false statements causing reputational harm. Consult local law enforcement or advocacy groups for support, especially if facing disabilities.Full Conversation
My name is Patrick I'm * from Suffolk County New York *
Hi Patrick! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you provide more details about your situation?
I believe that there may be two female individuals whom tend to display harassing behavioral conduct towards me and my brother and I am sending this because , I believe that individuals should feel secure within their community and that is the reason why I wished to notify you of this inconvenience. Me and my brother have saw this two female individuals on two different occasions. The first occasion was at chippewa , and the second occasion was two nights ago. Two nights ago me and my brother was returning home from seven eleven while me and my brother began to hear the voices of these two female individuals and I ran to a woman's house and my brother went directly home and the woman called my older brother and had him come to her house and bring me home. one time one of two girls asked us if we wanted to fight when they showed up to a place we were at. The girl did fists knockout symbols and when I tried leaving the area to silently ignore them they followed me for awhile.
Hi Patrick! I'm sorry to hear about the harassment you and your brother have experienced. It sounds quite distressing. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Document Everything: Keep a detailed record of each incident, including dates, times, locations, and descriptions of the individuals involved.
- Report to Authorities: Contact local law enforcement to file a report. Provide them with all the information you have documented.
- Seek a Restraining Order: You may want to consider seeking a restraining order to legally prevent these individuals from coming near you and your brother.
Would you like more information on how to file a report or seek a restraining order in New York?
- Document Everything: Keep a detailed record of each incident, including dates, times, locations, and descriptions of the individuals involved.
- Report to Authorities: Contact local law enforcement to file a report. Provide them with all the information you have documented.
- Seek a Restraining Order: You may want to consider seeking a restraining order to legally prevent these individuals from coming near you and your brother.
Would you like more information on how to file a report or seek a restraining order in New York?
What is the crime of this situation
The situation you described may involve the crime of harassment. In New York, harassment can take several forms, including:
- Harassment in the Second Degree: Engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts that alarm or seriously annoy another person with no legitimate purpose.
- Menacing: Intentionally placing or attempting to place another person in fear of physical injury or death.
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- Harassment in the Second Degree: Engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts that alarm or seriously annoy another person with no legitimate purpose.
- Menacing: Intentionally placing or attempting to place another person in fear of physical injury or death.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with reporting this to the authorities or obtaining a restraining order?
Me and Dale are mentally disabled with specch impediments
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I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you and Dale are facing. Here are some additional steps you can take:
- Contact Local Law Enforcement: Explain your situation and provide them with your documentation.
- Seek Assistance from Advocacy Groups: There are organizations that provide support to individuals with disabilities who are facing harassment.
Would you like more information on how to contact these organizations or proceed with reporting the harassment?
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you and Dale are facing. Here are some additional steps you can take:
- Contact Local Law Enforcement: Explain your situation and provide them with your documentation.
- Seek Assistance from Advocacy Groups: There are organizations that provide support to individuals with disabilities who are facing harassment.
Would you like more information on how to contact these organizations or proceed with reporting the harassment?
Hi
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Hi Patrick! It sounds like you and your brother are going through a tough situation. Given that you both have mental disabilities and speech impediments, it might be helpful to have an advocate assist you.
Would you like more information on how to contact organizations that can provide support to individuals with disabilities facing harassment?
Hi Patrick! It sounds like you and your brother are going through a tough situation. Given that you both have mental disabilities and speech impediments, it might be helpful to have an advocate assist you.
Would you like more information on how to contact organizations that can provide support to individuals with disabilities facing harassment?
I want to know something
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What would you like to know more about? Are you looking for specific legal information or assistance regarding your situation?
What would you like to know more about? Are you looking for specific legal information or assistance regarding your situation?
What is criminal mischief
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Criminal mischief in New York involves intentionally damaging someone else's property. Here are some key points:
- Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree: Damaging property intentionally.
- Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree: Damaging property causing more than $* in damages.
- Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree: Damaging property causing more than $*,* in damages.
- Criminal Mischief in the First Degree: Damaging property using explosives.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your harassment situation?
Criminal mischief in New York involves intentionally damaging someone else's property. Here are some key points:
- Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree: Damaging property intentionally.
- Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree: Damaging property causing more than $* in damages.
- Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree: Damaging property causing more than $*,* in damages.
- Criminal Mischief in the First Degree: Damaging property using explosives.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your harassment situation?
Is it a crime to take people's photos and posts it on your wall
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Taking photos of people in public places and posting them on your social media wall can be a legal grey area. In New York:
- Privacy Rights: Individuals have a right to privacy, especially in private settings.
- Harassment: Repeatedly posting someone's picture without their consent might be considered harassment.
- Defamation: If the post contains false information, it could be defamation.
Is there anything more specific you would like to know about this situation?
Taking photos of people in public places and posting them on your social media wall can be a legal grey area. In New York:
- Privacy Rights: Individuals have a right to privacy, especially in private settings.
- Harassment: Repeatedly posting someone's picture without their consent might be considered harassment.
- Defamation: If the post contains false information, it could be defamation.
Is there anything more specific you would like to know about this situation?
Okay
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It seems like you and your brother are experiencing ongoing harassment, which can be very distressing. Based on your descriptions, you might want to consider seeking legal advice on harassment and related issues. Here are a few steps you can consider:
- Document all incidents in detail.
- Report the harassment to local law enforcement.
- Consider seeking a restraining order.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps or any other legal concerns you have?
It seems like you and your brother are experiencing ongoing harassment, which can be very distressing. Based on your descriptions, you might want to consider seeking legal advice on harassment and related issues. Here are a few steps you can consider:
- Document all incidents in detail.
- Report the harassment to local law enforcement.
- Consider seeking a restraining order.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps or any other legal concerns you have?
If something is true fully true and doesn't damage reputation then it's not slander right?
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You're correct. In New York, for a statement to be considered slander, it must:
- Be false.
- Be spoken to a third party.
- Cause harm to the person's reputation.
Do you have any other questions regarding your situation or need more specific information?
You're correct. In New York, for a statement to be considered slander, it must:
- Be false.
- Be spoken to a third party.
- Cause harm to the person's reputation.
Do you have any other questions regarding your situation or need more specific information?
If it's not slander right
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You're right, Patrick. If the statement is true and does not damage someone's reputation, it is not considered slander.
Do you have any other questions about your situation or need more specific legal information?
You're right, Patrick. If the statement is true and does not damage someone's reputation, it is not considered slander.
Do you have any other questions about your situation or need more specific legal information?