Understanding Harassment Laws

Summary

In New York, harassment typically involves repeated actions with intent to harm or intimidate. Casual observation without intent usually doesnt qualify as harassment. If concerned about potential legal consequences, consulting a legal professional is advisable. A fictional police report example illustrates how such incidents might be documented, emphasizing that no crime was determined in the described scenario.

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My name is Patrick I'm * from Suffolk County New York
Hi Patrick! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I think that a woman thinks that I have been looking at her butt lusting after her butt a at a store called Quick Chek so her fellow employee said " Myles you are not going to say something?" And then person named Myles said " I don't want to assume" and then the other employee said " I've seen it" or I've seen it several times.
It sounds like you're concerned about a misunderstanding or potential accusation. Are you worried about any legal consequences, like harassment claims, or do you just want to know more about your rights?
Yes about if a crime was committed
In New York, harassment involves a series of intentional actions that cause fear or harm to another person. Based on what you described, casually observing someone wouldn't typically be considered harassment unless it was persistent and intended to intimidate. Here are some key points:
- Harassment usually requires repeated behavior.
- Intent to harm or intimidate is necessary.
- If you're worried, it might be helpful to discuss the situation with a legal professional.
Do you have any specific concerns about interactions with the store or the employees?
Give me an example police report
Case Rating: *
Here's a simplified example of a police report:
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Police Report
Date of Report: */*/*
Time of Report: *:* PM
Location: Quick Chek, Suffolk County, New York
Reporting Officer: Officer Jane Doe
Badge Number: *
Incident Details:
Complainant:
- Name: Employee (Name Unknown)
- Witnesses: Myles, Other Employee
Description of Incident:
On the above date and time, Officer Doe responded to a call regarding a potential harassment incident at Quick Chek. Upon arrival, the complainant stated that they believed a customer, identified as Patrick, was observing a female employee inappropriately. Witnesses Myles and another employee confirmed hearing a conversation about the observation.
Patrick was approached and asked about the incident. He denied any intention of harassment, stating that he was merely shopping and unaware of any discomfort caused.
Action Taken:
No crime was determined to have occurred as the actions did not constitute harassment under New York law. Patrick was advised of the complaint and released without charges. The employees were informed of the determination and advised to report any further incidents.
Case Status: Closed
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This is a fictional report and should be adapted based on the specific details and procedures followed by the police department involved.