AboutJack Toomey Expertise 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.
Experience I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, mising 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".
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.
Question I was recently divorced. My ex-husband is a diagnosed bi-polar personality.During the entire divorce proceding, he has made numerous threatening phone calls, text messages and emails. He doesn't directly threaten to do anything specific because he knows not to do that. He makes a lot of veiled threats. Recently, he's set a date on which he has repeatedly stated that I will be sorry and that I will be heartbroken and filled with regret for the rest of my life. Naturally, this infers that he's going to do something to me or someone I care about. Before the divorce was final I was directed to Family Court. Now that we are no longer joined, what are my options in terms of pursuing a criminal complaint against him?
Answer I don't know what you mean when you say that he made threatening phone calls but he doesn't threaten to do anything.
Either way all states have laws that cover a pattern of harassment by phone, email, etc. Pick up the phone and call the police. For all you know he could be plotting to kill you. I don't understand why you have not sought a protection order or have had him arrested before this.
