Summary
The user was concerned about potential harassment charges for a text message they sent to a third party, comparing someone to an unflattering image. The screenshot of this text was shared with the person being discussed without the users knowledge or consent. The user expressed disapproval after the screenshot was shared and apologized to the person offended. The person offendeds brother threatened to charge the user with harassment. The user has been previously warned about similar behavior.Full Conversation
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What is the nature of your relationship with the person you were discussing? This can impact whether it's considered harassment.
I do not know them
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Did the person you were discussing feel offended or harassed by your message? In New Jersey, harassment can include any communication likely to cause annoyance or alarm.
offended
Did the person you were discussing with express their discomfort or ask you to stop?
In New Jersey, harassment can include:
- Communication likely to cause annoyance or alarm
- Offensive language or gestures
- Any other conduct intended to annoy or alarm
no she has not
Has she taken any legal action against you? In New Jersey, if someone feels harassed, they can file a complaint with the police.
no
Did you share the screenshot with the intention to annoy or alarm the person in question?
i didn’t share the screenshot to her another person did
Did you know that the other person was going to share the screenshot with her?
no
Did you have any intention to cause annoyance or alarm to the person in the picture when you shared it with the other person?
no I didn’t think she was gonna see it since I was texting a complete other person
Did the person you were texting share the screenshot without your knowledge or consent?
yes
Did you ask the person who shared the screenshot without your consent to stop or inform them that it was not intended for the person in the picture?
yed
Did you express your disapproval to the person who shared the screenshot without your consent before or after they shared it?
yes
i Said yes I did express disapproval
Did you express your disapproval before or after the screenshot was shared with the person in the picture?
after
after
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Did you apologize to the person who was offended by the screenshot?
Yes
i said yes I did apoligize
Did the person accept your apology?
i don’t know
I don’t know if she did or not
Did you have any further communication with the person after you apologized?
No I did not
Did the person who was offended by the screenshot take any action against you after your apology?
No she did not
No she didn’t take any action against me
Did the person who shared the screenshot without your consent apologize to the person in the picture?
No she didn’t
Did the person who shared the screenshot without your consent face any consequences for their actions?
No
Did the person who was offended by the screenshot express any intention to take legal action against you or the person who shared the screenshot?
Her brother did
What legal action did her brother mention he would take against you?
Harrasment
Harassment
He said he would charge me with harassment
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he said he was going to charge me with harassment
Can I be charged with harassment in this case
Did you continue to engage in this behavior after being aware that it could be offensive or cause discomfort?
no I didnt
Did you receive any formal notice or communication from law enforcement or a court regarding this harassment claim?
No
No I didn’t
Did you have any previous incidents of similar behavior or any warnings about such behavior?
Yes
Yes I have been warned
Can I be charged yes or no
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