Criminal Law/intimidation

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Expert: - 4/7/2008


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Hi Jack.  Maybe you can give some insight. Thanks in advance for taking my question.  Long story short.  I have a spousal support hearing coming up.. It is an appeal on my part.  I recieved an official letter from other sides attorney asking for all of these demands that I bring with me all of this proof of compensation.  I will as I have in past bring only what the court has ordered me to.  I was wondering if I have any recourse in charging her with harassment or intimidation or both since the letter was through the us mail.  It was made to look very official as if it were from the court.  You wouldn't write to the murderer and ask him to bring the weapon,  why can she do this.  I feel harmed through intimidation.  Pa. law as I am in Pa.  Any thoughts?  Thanks G.

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Hi,

   This is really not a situation (divorce case) that a police officer would ever be involved in but I would have to ask you these questions first.  Aren't you represented by an attorney?  Are you asking me if you can charge the attorney with harrassment?  Or are you inferring me that your spouse sent you a fake letter supposedly from the court?

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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.

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I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".

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Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.

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