Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

threats in text message and phone calls

What could I do about someone making threats towards me over the phone. He has said things like, ''the next time I see you, im going to kick the sh*t out of you'', ''Im gonna put you in the hospital'', ''im gonna kill you''.

And the text messages say:

1. Drop on site, ''my name''

2. I'm gonna cut you


Asked on 2/26/09, 3:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: threats in text message and phone calls

file a complaint with the police.

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Answered on 2/26/09, 12:50 pm
Matthew Koken Law Office of Matthew S. Koken

Re: threats in text message and phone calls

You can call the police and file a complaint.

The District Attorney may file criminal charges against that person.

You can also file for a Temporary Restaining Order (TRO) against that person in civil court. A court date will be set for both sides to present evidence and the judge will then decide to either set aside the TRO or put a regular restraining order into effect.

Best of luck!

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Answered on 2/26/09, 1:03 pm


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