Is prank calling illegal in Texas?
929381
Yes, New Jersey also.
1087873
look just pop 1...nobody will say anything...unless...huh?¿?\n\nno seriously just blow em all up...u should be able to get away with it...\n\ni heard they do it all the time in texas.
1070313
its not against the law if it is on your property and only showing you home, business, etc... We have one in our back yard by our back door and you can sse it on our t.v and we have one by our front door. So no, they aren't illegal if used in the right way :) Hope this helps
685601
Yes, it is a federal crime and probably a state crime, but that all depends on the state. The US Code prohibits the " interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications."
825224
Get on the NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY. \n\nI guarantee the calls will stop.
877227
Yes, it's illegal, and I've seen things on TV talking about how the authorities are starting to get tough on that sort of thing.\n\n.
164922
As a former Texas police officer, I can tell you that the guy that is doing it on purpose could be charged with Criminal Mischief if the owner of the property choses to press charges. If it's an accident, then the owner can take the driver(s) to civil court and sue for the damage to the lawn. No one has the right to hurt someone else's property and the one guy that is doing it on purpose needs a charge slapped on his butt and then he can sit in his jail cell and spin his wheels. He can also be sued for the damage. If the owner wants to press charges, tell them to get it on video if possible. Hide a camera somewhere and then they have their proof. =)
651005
In my part of the world it's called "malicious mischief", and it is a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine. It is an arrestable offense, but probably would not be enforced by an arrest. Wouldn's stop you from being a jerk for doing it though.
640370
it iz against the law and illegal
566708
In Texas it is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.  Also the Encyclopedia Brittanica is banned.\nsee: http://www.dumblaws.com
27449
as pointed out different state different laws.. \n\nmy gut tells me that if you are taping your property.. you can do as you please.. your post doesnt say "what" you are taping these guests doing.. for whatever reason you are taping them for.. whether it be a babysitter sneaking around looking for money.. or a wild night.. i suggest that you and only you view that tape.. \n\nthere could be some legal repricussions if you distribute it... but then again.. your post doesnt really specify a purpose for taping to begin with.. so i wont go in to defamation of character and extortion laws at this time..\n\ntaping police officers?.. i think a better issue to address is why police officers feel the need to frequently visit your house.. i stand by my answer that you can tape anything you want on your property.. but trying to "catch" police officers in the act of doing something can have some bad repricussions.. if there is in fact something illegal (excessive use of force) being done at the hands of police.. i think you should discuss this matter with internal affairs before you start setting up cameras.. \n\n>>but i still dont understand why police officers are coming in your house.. i think you need to weigh in your own credibility as well... i think there is a lot more to this story that can be put on this forum..
1051361
what type of harassment is done ? in person ? on the phone ? there is not such order like that in texas. are you asking about a no court ordered no contact order or a restraining order ??? there has to be an assault or or some type of harm done before one is issued. you would have to have a police report made out and get a court ordered one . if the harassment is done by some one living next door to you. you would have to put up no trespassing sings or painted tree w/ purple paint at least 3 foot off the ground and no higher then 5 foot. run barbed wire around there or have a fence up w/ signs posted. then a CTW (criminal trespass warning) can be issued.
406287
There are absolutely no reasons for it to stay illegal. It's an enormous cheek that it is illegal, it's a bit like saying "God made a mistake!" (thanks to Bill Hicks deceased for that) and that seems a tad presumptuous to me.
1110908
It is illegal. I quote U.S. Code, Title 18, Chapter 119, §2511:\n\n1 Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter any person who - (a) intentionally intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept, any wire, oral, or electronic communication;<snip> shall be punished as provided in subsection (4) or shall be subject to suit as provided in subsection (5). <snip>\n4 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection or in subsection (5), whoever violates subsection (1) of this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.\n\nSo in principle, reading his e-mail without his permission gets you up to five years in a federal prison. You may also be subject to additional penalties under state law - contact your district attorney's office for details.\n\nDisclaimer: I AM NOT A LAWYER, THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE.
1011202
Note that doing stupid stuff like this is illegal.
303342
Sign yourself up for the Do Not Call List here is the url https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx  this is sponsored by the government, I have our cell phones and house number registered there.\n\nSapphyre
889292
My nephew does all kinds of prank calls. He should be on Crank Yankers. \n\nHe has called a strip club asking if they were hiring men. He goes on to tell them that he is obese...morbidly obese, and he has boobs, and he sweats alot, but the women just go crazy for him and he thinks he would be a good stripper. He can really work a pole.  \nThe mgr of the club never caught on it was a joke and just told him politly he wasnt hiring men.\n\nHe has called random #'s  screaming and crying hysetrically that their daughter just stole his dog out of his yard and he wants his little dog back.  People usually get all upset and say they will try and find out what is going on.\n\nHe calls his friends drunk father and tells them that his shipment of Viagara requires c.o.d. and they want to know when he will be home for delivery.  When the father says he never ordered it, my nephew says it was ordered under the name of...and gives the guys girlfriends name. \nHe likes to prank this guy alot because he's always drunk.