Summary
In Ohio, making threats can be considered menacing or aggravated menacing, which are criminal offenses. Reporting threats to the police and applying for a Civil Protection Order are viable options. A Civil Protection Order can require the person to move out, even if you share the same household. Seeking professional help for the child and consulting a local attorney for personalized advice are also recommended steps.Full Conversation
My girlfriend's son is threatening to kill me and get rid of me and we live in the same household I don't know what to do, I don't want to leave my girlfriend but I don't know what to do, he does not like me because he can't get his way and walk all over his mother etc.
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding your situation.
Ohio
Have you reported these threats to the local police? In Ohio, making threats can be considered as "menacing" or "aggravated menacing", which are criminal offenses.
They don't do anything around here they don't care pretty much
Have you considered obtaining a restraining order against your girlfriend's son? In Ohio, you can apply for a Civil Protection Order at your local county court.
What will that do if we live in the same household, I am not going to be able to sleep at night especially since I already have severe PTSD
Have you discussed this issue with your girlfriend and considered seeking professional help for her son?
In Ohio, a Civil Protection Order can require the person to move out, even if you share the same household.
It don't help already went through it, he is *
What actions have you taken so far to address this issue?
In Ohio, you can:
- Report threats to the police
- Apply for a Civil Protection Order
- Seek professional help for the child
This is not really helping either but thanks....
Have you considered seeking legal advice from a local attorney? In Ohio, they can guide you on how to handle threats and apply for a Civil Protection Order.