Legal Question in Technology Law in Mississippi

Re: Internet Harassment

I suppose it depends on what you said. An ethnic or racial slur could be deemed a hate crime (like painting racist grafitti on someone's house). If your comment would suggest to a reasonable person that you intended to harm her that might also qualify. If she has a restraining order against you that you violated by posting she could have you held in contempt. But if all you did was say something critical that she didn't like, I don't see how it could amount to a crime.

Re: Internet Harassment

ALthough criminal acts can occur online, you are normally protected for much speech by the 1st Amendment, especially for opinions. However, you may be liable for tort civil liability under certain circumstances. WHat exactly was said?