Interstate Harassment Legalities Explored

Summary

The user is facing harassment and threats of violence from her mother-in-law who resides in Ohio, while the user lives in Virginia. The threats are happening in Ohio. In Ohio, menacing or stalking is considered a crime and threatening physical harm is considered assault. The user can report this to Ohio law enforcement or seek a protection order from an Ohio court.

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Harassment, threats of violence
Who is threatening you, ****? In general, harassment and threats of violence are serious offenses and can be reported to local law enforcement.
My husband mother
What kind of threats are you receiving from your mother-in-law? It's important to document these incidents for potential legal action.
Violence but she lives in a different state that i travel to often
What state does your mother-in-law reside in? This is important as harassment laws vary by state.
Ohio
What specific threats has your mother-in-law made towards you?

In Ohio, menacing or stalking is considered a crime. If convicted, it can lead to jail time, fines, or both.
Punch me in my face
In Ohio, threatening physical harm is considered assault.

- Ohio Revised Code Section *.*

Contact your local law enforcement or Ohio's nearest court: Franklin County Municipal Court, (*) *-*.
I live in virginia and she lives in ohio does that make a difference
Yes, it can make a difference as laws vary by state. Are the threats happening in Virginia or Ohio?
Ohio
Explanation: If the threats are happening in Ohio, Ohio law applies. You can report this to Ohio law enforcement or seek a protection order from an Ohio court.