Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Hello, I received an email from somebody accusing me of the following:

- INVASION OF PRIVACY AND STALKING

- LISTENING IN ON A PHONE CONVERSATION

- INVADE PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE

- LISTENING IN ON HER PRIVATE LIFE THROUGH THE PHONE

These accusations above are absolutely counter factual (false) and I replied with an email denying the accusations and with a CEASE AND DESIST letter advising them that under Pennsylvania law, it is unlawful to engage in defamation of another�s character and reputation by making false accusations.


Asked on 6/17/15, 11:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Let's start with the accusations.

Invasion of Privacy -- Doesn't appear in Title 18 (where crimes are defined)

Stalking -- That's a crime but so what it's not a felony and what are the specifics?

Listening in on a phone conversation -- Possibly a violation of the wiretap act but

what are the specifics?

INVADE PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE --- Not a crime

LISTENING IN ON HER PRIVATE LIFE THROUGH THE PHONE -- Not a crime and I'm not sure it's even possible.

In addition to being false as you claim 2 of the are grammatically incorrect.

Actually you legally incorrect defaming some was is a tort and a civil not criminal matter.

That said your accuser sounds a bit round the bend. I just avoid any contact with them.

{John}

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Answered on 6/17/15, 12:33 pm


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