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harrasment or stalking

I have a 80 year old man that walks the streets in my neighborhood. 6 months ago he thinks I almost hit his leg with my can tuning the corner on my way home from work. He said nothing to be for months about it. If I did I am not aware of it. Fot the last 6 months he has been walking around my house over and over when he sees my car in the driveway yelling at my children and wife. I drop my son at the bus stop at 8:45 each morning . He times it so that he goes for his walk at that exact time. I called the police and filed a report. He admitted to the police officer he is doing it to bug me. He stays in the public road careful not to step on my property. I try to look the other way when he walks by me each morning but after 6 months I have had it. Help what to do and not to do.If I did come close to him I am not aware of it. however what he is doing trying to bug me and my family every day by repeatly walking by my house every day at the same time on my way to work to me is odd behavior and needs to stop. also,at 8:45 this is where the elementary bus stop is and picks up children at that time, Iam trying not to confront him in front of the children. I need a restraining order to stick if I file one. What would you do?


Asked on 3/24/05, 8:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: harrasment or stalking

You hit it on the head. You have to take the time out and file a personal protection order. Go to the local circuit court clerk and they'll walk you through it. Bill Stern

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Answered on 3/24/05, 10:01 am
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: harrasment or stalking

You can try to get a PPO against him, but you will not be successful unless you can show that he is threatening you with actual violence. Most jurisdictions are reluctant to give a PPO unless the person poses an actual threat. The police will not intercede? You could allege he is disturbing the peace. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 3/24/05, 1:54 pm


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