Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

Cease and desist

My brother keeps bothering me with mail, e-mail, and phone messages which are very insulting and offensive. (''You're a piece of shit.'', that kind of thing.) Do I have any legal recourse to get him to leave me alone?


Asked on 6/19/07, 5:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Dmitry Lev The Lev Law Firm

Re: Cease and desist

If his actions are placing you in "fear of imminent serious physical harm" then you are able to file for a domestic abuse restraining order (209A). If he contacts you after that by any method, he will be arrested and charged with a serious crime.

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Answered on 6/24/07, 8:26 pm
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Cease and desist

You have two (2) avenues:

1. File a civil suit in the Superior Court. I am not sure whether there is a way to avoid filing fees.

2. File a request for issuance of criminal process for misdemeanor harrassment in the local District Court. THis will cost about $15.00, and the matter will be brought in front of a clerk-magistrate.

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Answered on 6/19/07, 6:59 am


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