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harassment charges

I filed criminal harassment charges against my husband who ive been separated from since 2007.There's a history of violence although I never filed a reportt but i do have witnesses.He's been making threats over the phone and in text messages. I need to get copies of both the calls & text messages from his cell phone company which is At&t because mine doesn't keep records. Is this possible? Also I need to know if I should tell him I done it or if i should wait until the detective calls him?


Asked on 7/05/09, 9:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill

Re: harassment charges

Most cell phone providers will track the calls and the fact that a text message was sent, but they do not generally keep copies of the content of those calls or messages.

They also will not keep this info forever, although i couldn't tell you how long AT&T will hold on to the info.

Why should you contact him and tell him anything? What advantage does that provide you? I wouldn't tell him anything.

Also, the detective should be the one gathering this info, not you.

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Answered on 7/05/09, 11:28 pm
adrienne dunn Law Office of Adrienne Dunn

Re: harassment charges

You obviously cannot get records from someone else's phone. You need to inform the detective in charge of the case. He or she can subpoena the records.

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Answered on 7/06/09, 10:20 am


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