What is a keep away order?

What is a keep away order?

A Stay Away Order is an Order issued by a Judge in a domestic violence, domestic battery, or stalking case. The Order is effective unless cancelled or modified during the period that the court has jurisdiction over the case.

Can a restraining order stop someone from talking about you?

Restraining orders are court-issued mandates 09designed to protect people from physical abuse, harassment and/or stalking. Having a “no contact” restraining order issued against you means that you cannot make any contact with the protected person, including in person contact, phone calls, emails and text messages.

Can you get a restraining order from someone texting you?

yes she can, depending on how mean they have been and whether or not there are threats in the messages. Michael Schwerin, San Jose, California phone: email: schwerin@ix.netcom.com. Consultation fees, rates and retainers vary based on need and ability to pay.

Is texting someone a lot harassment?

Is It Harassment to Text Someone Repeatedly? The short answer is yes. When you receive repeated text messages, it can count as harassment.

When should you stop texting someone?

If The Last 5+ Messages Have Been One Word If more than five messages have been a single word response, you’re well within your rights to stop texting. If they want to talk, they’ll reach out again—and maybe this time they’ll actually be willing to contribute to the conversation.

What is texting harassment?

“Harassment” is legally defined as repeated, unwanted contact. This contact can come in any form, from in-person contact to internet or phone communications. It can take the form of abusive messages or text message “spam.” Regardless of the situation, it is not legal nor justified and you have the right to take action.

What to say to someone who is harassing you?

Addressing the Harassment. Name the behavior and state that it is wrong. Clearly state to the harasser the specific thing they are doing and that the behavior is inappropriate. For example, say, “Do not whistle at me, that is harassment,”,”I am not comfortable by the way you are touching me.

Can you press charges for threats?

Under California Penal Code 422, making a criminal threat can be charged either as a felony or as a misdemeanor. However, a court ruling in another recent case will make it harder for the state to win convictions against criminal threat defendants when the alleged threat is non-verbal rather than verbal.

Is driving by someone’s house harassment?

It’s also a crime to harass someone. Even driving by someone’s home to see who’s there could rise to harassment or criminal stalking if the behavior reasonably causes fear. High-profile celebrity court cases should make clear that, in all states, stalking is a serious crime whether it’s carried out online or otherwise.

What can police do about harassment?

What Can The Police Do About Harassment? If you feel as if you’re being harassed or stalked, you can report it to the police or apply for an injunction through civil court. It is a criminal offence for someone to harass you or to put you in fear of violence.

How do I stop my ex from harassing me?

Harassment can lead to poisoning of your relationship. If the harassing behaviors don’t end, you must explain to your ex that you are prepared to go to the authorities. If they do not stop, you must follow through with your threat and get a restraining order. Ideally, talking with your ex can end the harassment.

How do you legally tell someone to stop contacting you?

You could send them a letter, perhaps from a lawyer (either certified mail or delivered by a process server) telling them to stop contacting you or you will be forced to seek legal remedies. If they get the letter and still contact you, a judge will most likely grant you later request for an anti harassment order.