Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Threat to Minor Child's Life
Situation: Brother (33yrs) has broken off contact from everyone in family about 8 yrs back. Was very close to family. I try to contact him here and there to see if he is ready/willing to establish dialog. Such attempt was made via email a few days back. (Prior attempt was in Feb. 99). We live in different states.

Brother's response by email indicated that if I contacted him again, one of my children would be hurt. (Particular child he mentioned by name is 6 yrs.)

Emotionally, I am very bothered and feel that my child's life has been threatened.

Legally, is there any crime?

Thanks very much. I would not hesitate to retain an attorney if this distressing situation calls for it.

Asked on 9/30/00, 1:58 pm

Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

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Re: Threat to Minor Child's Life

This sounds like menacing or a form of telephone harasment. However, it is totally up to a prosecutor to take on the charge and prosecute the case.

It seems as though your brother has sent a clear message that he does not want to be involved in family.

Good luck.

Answered on 10/31/00, 11:54 am

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