Have received a threat of violence by Mexican Mafia, any idea how to protect myself and family? Thanks?
468995
sure fire trick....rig up claymore antipersonnal mines around your house. Then put up a sign tell them to kiss your hiney.....wait for them to come on property...hit trigger......be sure to bury the body parts. If needing additional assistance contact your local marine...lol
560616
I agree...restraining order!!!  That will help somewhat but with your bf cousin having a criminal background I doubt that will deter him much from being a pain in your life.   From now on I think any contact that there may be with him needs to be kept at as much of a civil level as possible so this guy doesn't get so heated and angry that he has an excuse in his mind to do damage.  With the restraining order you are able to call the police ANY time he is near and if he gets angry then the police will see that and then there is a pattern established on him that can be used later if need be.
588531
Oh! It's you! I'll have you know one thing, I was no bum. I'm an undercover agent working for the CIA. You my friend, now we have enough to put you away for years.\n\n\n\nAnd I wouldn't recommend Mexico, it's not that nice this time of year, and I've faxed a mugshot of you to the border patrol with a special notice to kill on sight.
312662
my daddy once set a trap for a neighborhood burglar (who turned out to be an illegal immigrant, but thats another subject), caught him, tied him up, and held him captive until the police came. mom and I helped him do it. there was no violence involved whatsoever. it was a citizens arrest and none of us got into any trouble.
598548
Remember this, you will not be on American soil. There are no police to protect you if things turn ugly. My advice, wait till the pot cools. It's not worth risking your life right now.
596886
Carry out your threat: call the cops. \nDo it now, instead of asking questions on Yahoo Answers.
685946
The US Consulate will be able to advise you on what the local laws are and what you can do to protect yourself and her against these threats.  You need to be very careful here, don't assume that just because your American they wont come after you.
529544
You might want a police escort there, just in case.  But if you are of legal age, there is nothing they can do to stop you.  I hope you're really sure this is the right thing to do, leaving your family for the promise of a boyfriend!\nMen will come and go, families are forever!\nRef: Escort: your local police dept can assign a police officer to your house, to keep you safe and escort you out.
960436
I was your typical naïve college girl until I had a rude awakening one night a couple of years ago. I used to work at a cute antique consignment shop until it was robbed by a couple of Mexicans. First, these 2 guys did a smash and grab on the display cases. Then they threatened me with their baseball bats to open the cash register. After they took the jewelry and cash they bound and gagged me even though I did nothing to stop them from robbing the place. It was the most terrifying thing to happen to me. The most chilling thing was how casual they did this as if viciously robbing a person was like getting groceries. Some of these people coming over here are some of the most ruthless criminals in the world. Anyways, they got caught but they were only deported back to Mexico so I’m sure they’re back here somewhere. I quit my job at the antique shop shortly afterwards…better to be safe than sorry.\n\nBTW, I'm half Hispanic so please don't say that I'm racist!!
428679
Funny question.  You never know what will happen, huh?  I think people WILL start sneaking back to Mexico if it gets too bad for them here.  Don't most of us "go see mom or dad" when things get bad?
1055325
You have to do something.  You either have to put an end to it, which hopefully is possible, or you have to notify the authorities.  You can't let your one family get repeatedly stolen from.  And if this one family member will steal from another, who knows what they'll end up doing to you.
388656
i would really like to tell you what i think about illegal immigrants but last time i did that ANSWERS revoked my answer so ill just say get out get out get out or beware of the violence to come on to you illegals...
414149
Avoid them like the plague!  You're outnumbered.  If you MUST be with them, respect them and show them by example, how NORMAL people would react.\nEVERY family has a couple odd-balls!
82181
This is hard to answer due to the fact that there is information missing about the specific circumstances, but I will give it my best...\n\nWith any confrontational situation, the first step is to acess the danger you may be in.  If the situation appears out of control or threatening to you, you should remove yourself from the environment and contact the authorities as quietly and discreet as possible.\n\nIf however, it is not immediately threatening or the person(s) are just very upset, your goal should be to diffuse the situation.  This is accomplished in most cases by allowing the person to vent a little and listening to their concerns.  Taking notes and responding with confirmational nods and "yeses".  After a short time, explain that you have no reason to doubt their claim and it would not hurt to apologize for their experience.  Then proceed to explain that you are going to do everythiing you possibly can to help them, but they need to remain calm and show you the same respect you are showing them.  This works with most people....if they can see that you care about their situation, they feel better....especially after they have vented and got some tension off their chest.  However, you mentioned that these are gang members?  Again, if they are threatening to you, I would not try to negotiate with them, I would contact the authorities.\n\nBe careful and good luck!
440698
Do you have any friends in the Mafia? They would be able to help you out.
1055774
First of all you don't mention your age but one must assume that you are over 18 at least. Is this child from him or from another man? Don't bother with a restraining order because they are only as good a the law enforcement in your town. There have been a number of women killed by boyfriends after they have a restraining order placed. Take No. 2's advise. Get the heck out of Dodge or where ever you live and do it quick. Don't let anyone know where you are that can tell HIM! It is for your safty as well as that of your daughter. The man is a psyciopath and you should make a report to the local police before you leave. It is a crime to threaten someone else with bodily injury. Not to mention that he has said that he will will have your daughter KILLED. At least the law enforcement will be on the look out. Once you have moved away use your mothers maiden name because you can do that legaly. Don't list your phone number either. Just initials and no address. If it were me I'd move to a different state. I would put as much distence between him and me as I could. It may be hard at first but you will be alive and well. If you stay it may take him months to do what he says he is going to do but trust me he will eventually do it and then it will be too late. Men that talk that way usually do so to intimidate, but then they need more power over you and they start to do things physicaly to the people they say they will hurt. Talk to the law or the DA in your town and they may be able to give you more advise. No matter weather you take my advise or theirs PLEASE take your own advise and get out of there. Hope this helps and may God watch over you and your daughter. Be Safe If you need to talk to someone email me at Whilemom47@yahoo.com
864439
Threaten them with violence