punishment for telephone harassment?
113367
Call your phone company and report it.  They will give you futher instructions, but after it happens more than 3 times, they will put a trace on your line and if it continues, the phone company will turn off all phones (including cell phones) that person has.
746647
I am in law enforcement in Maine. The punishment depends on a number of things, including the discretion of the court, your criminal history and the nature of the crime. I encourage you to call the (non-emergency line of) your local police department and you can ask anonymously what sentence that statute holds. I will tell you that officers HATE to take these calls, because there is such a variance from crime to crime and person to person, so you won't get a specific answer, only a possibility.
1731
File charges with your local police department for harassment and they should get the person to stop contacting you.
308293
Ringers should be banned.  A vibrating cellphone doesn't bother anyone.\n\nCellphone conversations should be banned except for the words, "Hello, please hold on for a moment while I move to somewhere that I can speak."\n\nSomeone who holds a very quiet conversation on a phone is no problem.  However, too many people simply don't realize how LOUDLY they speak while on their phones.
1158084
I think it is rude, crude and socially unacceptable.\nHowever, to some it is an absolute necessity. So, they should keep their voice down to almost whispering level.\n\nAren't they embarassed that someone can hear what they are saying? \n\nAnd - driving while on the phone should be banned outright. They should be fined $250 and lose 3 demerit points. On the spot - no questions asked. That's the only way this insanity will stop.
778122
As stated above is true, but Federal, State and County Government can still call you, If you have telemarketers still calling you, Do a few simple thing and you can get $$ from fines they get, Get their phone #, Company Name and the Person you talk to Name and Date, Time,  Report them to the States ATT General after the first offense(they give them one) They get fined 500$ which you get 2nd offense 1000$ which you get 3rd offense can get upwards of 10,000$ which you get and Next step is the Company losing their rights to telemarket.
200498
Sure you can report it .But it would have to criminal before they do anything.The best thing to do is report and document the letter by copying as prove. And block that e-mail address .I know it won't stop it ,but it will show harassment which is criminal.If you think it is child pron and you have an ideal who it might be ,then it's your duty to report things like that to the police.If they think it's worth following up they'll contact Yahoo.
542513
You haven't explained what type of harassment.  Different types require different actions.
971375
File a harassment case against the violator.  It is the only way to solve the problem rather than suffering in silence.
498553
Contact the police and file a report.  After he does it a few times, file for a protective order (injunction against harassment) with the court.  The police will serve him and instruct him to stop calling.  If he calls again, it will be a violation of the order and subject him to jail.  Do not call him.
866255
Block the other persons number!!
926546
I think that a racist and violent email is considered harassment, which you can sue for.  If you think you are actually in danger, though, I'd notify the police.
558771
In California, calling people names and giving them the finger is not illegal.  \n\nYou need to try to avoid the person and if you encounter them leave or don't respond.  If you are coworkers or students, let an authority figure know.\n\nI'm sure this person has dislikes you for a specific reason which you have not described.\n\nI'm sure you know trying to run someone over with a vehicle is a crime.  If that is the case notify the police and file for a restraining order.\n\nIf the harassment is over the telephone you can file a report for harassing and/or threatening telephone calls.\n\nIf they make threats to you in person you must prove you had a reasonable level of fear and the other person had the present ability to carry out the threat.
825224
Get on the NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY. \n\nI guarantee the calls will stop.
1113149
Call your phone company. Tell them what's going on. They can trace the number.  They can also block incoming private numbers (at least Bellsouth can for a small fee).  \n\nNot sure the police can do much with out having you contact your phone company first. (I dunno, but it's worth a shot)\n\nIf I were you, I would write down the dates, times and what this jerk said to you.  \n\nAnyone can use *67 to make their number private. So I bet it's someone you know....maybe stalking you...or an ex...(I say this b/c he's calling you repeatedly)\n\nNext time he calls tell him there's a trace on your phone and that you will persue criminal charges. Scare him!\n\nHere's a WHOLE WEBSITE that tells you what to do!\nhttp://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs3-hrs2.htm\nand\nhttp://danenet.wicip.org/dcccrsa/saissues/phone.html\n\n"What to do if you receive a harassing call:\n\nHang up as soon as you determine that you've received an improper call. Hang up calmly, resist the temptation to slam the phone down on the receiver. \nListen for background noises or details in the caller's voice, but do not stay on the phone just to do this. \nKeep a pad of paper near the phone to write down the day, date, time, and nature of the call. \nYou may report these types of calls to your local police agency. \nMost telephone companies have a nuisance or threatening phone call bureau that you can contact for guidance. \nHave a supply of extra cassette tapes for your answering machine, so you can retain the tape of an improper call. "
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It's morally incorrect, even though it may be a relatively minor offense compared to some of the things we see happen these days.\n\nPlease be considerate and respect people enough not to harass them over the phone.\n\nI suggest listening to Weird Al's song, "Phony Calls."
553201
Tell her directly that you want nothing to do with her.\n\nIf that fails, start documenting when she harasses you.  Note the time, date and what happened.  After 3-4 times, contact the police and request to file a complaint against her.  Also request for an order of protection against her from the court.\n\nIf she violates the court order, she will face charges.\n\nBe clear, send the right message to her.