Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

My ex boyfriend has been harassing me and sent a sex tape to his friends after I ignored his threats to talk/meet with him.

This harassment has been on and off for about a year. He calls at all hours of the night and leaving horrible voicemails threatening to come to my work or "tell all my friends and family how horrible I am", or bring the video for the guys at work unless I talk to him or see him. I know for sure of 3 people that he sent a clip of the sex video to. He has also come to my apartment, told me about it and told me (all via voicemail) that he knows when I work and to watch out. I have changed the locks and considering moving. He is an addict which makes everything worse. We broke up a year ago and he has not let up.

What course of action can I take? And what kind of attorney would I need for something like this?


Asked on 9/10/10, 5:12 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

I think the police may follow up on this. It could be considered stalking.

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Answered on 9/15/10, 8:32 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

And stalking is also a good civil lawsuit. You could sue, and get a restraining order for what it's worth, and from what you're saying you have plenty of evidence. Please feel free to give me a call if you like.

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Answered on 9/15/10, 8:39 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

File and pursue criminal charges through the police. If the police and DA refuse to prosecute, you can file and get a restraining order. In addition, you could bring civil suit against him, but you face the test of whether it is practical to do so. If the case has merit [reasonable likelihood of winning], value [substantial recoverable financial damages], and collectability [defendant with assets or insurance coverage], all of which are necessary unless you are willing to pursue this on 'principle' knowing you won't get back the money you spend doing so, then feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 9/15/10, 4:29 pm


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