Threatening email?

Question

I adopted my daughter some years ago. Her natural father still had contact with her; however, he got back into drugs and has warrants all over the place. He dumped her problems on her over the phone. So, I finally called him and told him that he was not doing any good by her, and to no longer contact MY daughter. Then, I changed her cell phone number. He then got a myspace account, and recently sent her a message saying it was his right to see her, and that he would kick my butt if I did not let her see him. Now, the devil in me would like to go find him and kick his emaciated drug addicted butt; but, the responsible person in me wants to follow the law. Can there be legal repercussions for threatening individuals through messaging? Can I print it off for the cops and have a solid complaint?

Answer 1

its worth a try

my sons father wrote and sent thru the mail indirect threats to my family and they couldnt do anything about it because he never said "i am goin to kill your parents" but if this guy sent the actual statement of what he was going to do you may have a chance

Answer 2

oh, completely! contact the police immidiatly. that is a REAL problem. since email and computers and all virtual bullying has been a really big problem. no matter what form threats are threats. like you said, she is your daughter now. he's on drugs and should NOT be responsible for a little girl. also, you did the right thing not to do anything physical. that'd just make things worse. talk to the police right away and they'll totally do something about it. i've heard so so many cases like this. if you don't take actions right away then it could get way worse! so what are you doing reading this answer?!!! GO AND CALL NOW!

Answer 3

Yes you can file charges against him for harrassment. Print it off and take to the police Dept. And meanwhile, talk to a lawyer to make sure you are doing everything else right so that he can't interfere in your lives. Your daughter is so lucky to have you.

Also, file for Protection Order so he can't come near either of you or he goes to jail.

Answer 4

Print out the message and take it to a police station!

He has no business in seeing her.....stupid drug addict....

vote mccain!

Answer 5

you can file police reports, with all your documentation of what he has been doing so far..keep your records in a safe place

printing things such as this is a very wise thing to do

Answer 6

I would definately print it and bring it to the police.  As far as him being allowed to see her or not well that is a different story, were there any custody cases allowing him (or denying) visitation?  If so, you will need to find out the results of those hearings and follow them accordingly until you can prove through the courts that he is a threat to your family and that his drug habits are an inappropriate environment for her to be subjected to.

Answer 7

We've only got your side of the story. You say 'MY daughter'. Wrong, she's HIS daughter as well. I think you are not telling us all the facts and, like most mothers, use the child as a weapon against the father.

Answer 8

It depends upon the laws in your state as well as your marital status.  Making a verbal threat is usually a misdemeanor.  

Regardless, it can't hurt to print it out and get a report done by the police department so you have an "official" record of the threat in case the situation gets worse.  Once the report is filed, if they "can" do something about it, they will.

Answer 9

Legally, he has committed an offense, but the police probably won't do anything other than take a report...if that. The simple matter of fact is that most DA's wont touch a case like this. I don't know how old your daughter is. If she is old enough, and I know it is tough, but you don't have a moral right to keep her from her father. I would suggest a long talk with her about the situation. If she is young, then you have a legal obligation under the law to protect her from anyone who might endanger her, and her father sounds like the type who would. If that is the case, you might need to involve your states child protective services. Good luck...

Answer 10

Get a Court order against him. That should take care of him permanently.

Answer 11

Print out the messages and bring them to the police station and file a report for harassment.  You may also be able to get restraining orders for both you and your daughter.