Summary
Repeatedly contacting someone after they have asked you to stop can be considered harassment under New York law. If someone tells you to leave them alone, its important to respect their request to avoid potential legal consequences. Indecent exposure involves exposing intimate parts in public with intent to alarm or offend, requiring both a guilty act and intent. Intent can be proven through behavior, witness testimony, and context. An example includes undressing in a public place to provoke or alarm others.Full Conversation
Is it illegal for me to message someone if they say: "Leave me alone."?
Hi Dale! In New York, repeatedly contacting someone after they've asked you to stop can be considered harassment. Here are some key points:
- Harassment in the second degree (NY Penal Law § *.*) involves annoying or alarming someone repeatedly.
- Cyber harassment laws also apply to unwanted digital communication.
Have they explicitly told you to stop contacting them multiple times?
They said: "Leave me alone" and they called me a "stalker"
Hi Dale! If someone has told you to "leave them alone" and called you a "stalker," it's important to respect their wishes immediately. Continued contact could be seen as harassment. Have you contacted them multiple times after their request to stop?
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It's good that you haven't contacted them multiple times after their request. In New York, if someone asks you to stop contacting them, it's best to respect their wishes to avoid any legal issues. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
What is indecent exposure?
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Indecent exposure in New York involves exposing intimate parts of your body in public or private places but in view of the public with the intent to alarm or offend others. It is considered a criminal offense under NY Penal Law § *.*.
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What is NY Penal Law § *.*?
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NY Penal Law § *.* specifically addresses the offense of public lewdness. This law makes it illegal to intentionally expose private parts of your body in a public place with the intent to provoke or alarm others.
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Do you need both a guilty mind and to commit the offense to be guilty of that?
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In New York, criminal offenses generally require two elements:
- Actus Reus (Guilty Act): The physical act or unlawful omission that constitutes the crime.
- Mens Rea (Guilty Mind): The intent or mental state to commit the crime.
For public lewdness under NY Penal Law § *.*, you typically need both the act of exposure and the intent to alarm or offend others.
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How can the intent to alarm or offend others be proven?
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To prove the intent to alarm or offend others under NY Penal Law § *.*, prosecutors typically rely on:
- Behavioral Evidence: Actions before, during, and after the incident.
- Witness Testimony: Statements from those who observed the act.
- Context: Situational context and location of the act.
Do you have a specific situation in mind where this law might apply?
What is an example of intentionally exposing private parts of your body in a public place with the intent to provoke or alarm others?
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An example of intentionally exposing private parts of your body in a public place with the intent to provoke or alarm others could be someone undressing in a crowded park or public street, deliberately trying to attract attention or shock people around them.
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