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?
2 Answers from Attorneys
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.
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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