Cyberstalking Legal Options Explored
Summary
In New York, pursuing legal action for a past cyberstalking case can be complex due to the statute of limitations, typically three years for negligence claims. Mental impairment, such as schizophrenia, might extend this period if it affected your ability to manage legal affairs. Continuous harm from ongoing incidents may also impact the limitations period. Reporting police misconduct to the New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) or filing a complaint with the Attorney Generals Office are potential steps to hold authorities accountable. Legal aid services can provide guidance and support in navigating these challenges.Full Conversation
"Seven years ago, I had a cyberstalker, but I was also diagnosed with schizophrenia at the time, so no one believed me. When I went to the police, they took me to the hospital instead of investigating. The second time I went to the police, they took me to the hospital again, but the doctor told me he didn’t think I was having a psychotic episode and that I was telling the truth. Despite this, the police never investigated my case.
Now, seven years later, I'm in college and using a loaner laptop from the school. In college, we use a website called Brightspace to receive and submit assignments. I noticed one of my assignments didn’t look right, so I contacted my school's IT department to confirm if it was legitimate, and they confirmed it wasn’t a real assignment. Additionally, college students get free access to Microsoft *, but although my laptop claims to have Microsoft *, three people have confirmed that it’s not actually Microsoft *.
I also tried to contact several support services, including the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the Crime Victims Assistance Line, and the Internet Crime Complaint Center, but my phone hung up or led me to fake numbers. I even tried a cybercrime support number from the internet, but it was fake too.
What can I do now? The police never investigated my original case. Can I sue them for this?"
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Hi Kiomara, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To better assist you, could you clarify if you’ve tried reaching out to your local police department again recently about the cyberstalking issue?
The police was here yesterday the confrimed I do not have mircosoft * they also saw a fake text but did not take picture police were here again because I was trying to call lawyers and my phone kept haning up
Hi Kiomara, thank you for sharing your situation. Here are a few steps you might consider:
*. **Document Everything**: Keep a detailed record of all incidents, including fake texts, interactions with police, and issues with your phone and laptop.
*. **File a Complaint**: You can file a complaint with the New York Attorney General’s Office if you believe the police have not handled your case properly.
*. **Seek Legal Advice**: Since you have had trouble contacting lawyers, consider visiting a local legal aid office in person.
Would you like information on how to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office?
*. **Document Everything**: Keep a detailed record of all incidents, including fake texts, interactions with police, and issues with your phone and laptop.
*. **File a Complaint**: You can file a complaint with the New York Attorney General’s Office if you believe the police have not handled your case properly.
*. **Seek Legal Advice**: Since you have had trouble contacting lawyers, consider visiting a local legal aid office in person.
Would you like information on how to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office?
can i ask a question
Of course, Kiomara. You can ask any question you have. How can I assist you further?
can I sue because 7 years ago they did not investagte. only evidence i have now is fake microsoft * fake assigment posted fake text but police were here twice and did not take picture and police was here today because i could not call lawyer
Hi Kiomara,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Regarding your question, suing the police for not investigating an incident that happened seven years ago can be challenging due to statutes of limitations and proving negligence. Here are some general points:
- **Statute of Limitations**: In New York, the statute of limitations for negligence claims is generally three years.
- **Evidence**: Strong evidence is crucial. Lack of evidence from seven years ago might weaken your case.
- **Legal Advice**: Consulting a lawyer is essential. They can provide specific guidance based on the details of your situation.
Would you like information on how to find a local legal aid office?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Regarding your question, suing the police for not investigating an incident that happened seven years ago can be challenging due to statutes of limitations and proving negligence. Here are some general points:
- **Statute of Limitations**: In New York, the statute of limitations for negligence claims is generally three years.
- **Evidence**: Strong evidence is crucial. Lack of evidence from seven years ago might weaken your case.
- **Legal Advice**: Consulting a lawyer is essential. They can provide specific guidance based on the details of your situation.
Would you like information on how to find a local legal aid office?
if the doctor said i was telling the truth and they never investage what the law on that
Hi Kiomara,
I understand your concern. In New York, failing to investigate a reported crime can potentially be seen as negligence or misconduct by the police. However, proving this and overcoming the statute of limitations can be complex.
**Key Points:**
- **Statute of Limitations**: Generally three years for negligence in New York.
- **Evidence**: A doctor's statement may support your claim, but more evidence is needed.
- **Misconduct**: Police misconduct can be reported to oversight agencies.
Would you like information on how to report police misconduct in New York?
I understand your concern. In New York, failing to investigate a reported crime can potentially be seen as negligence or misconduct by the police. However, proving this and overcoming the statute of limitations can be complex.
**Key Points:**
- **Statute of Limitations**: Generally three years for negligence in New York.
- **Evidence**: A doctor's statement may support your claim, but more evidence is needed.
- **Misconduct**: Police misconduct can be reported to oversight agencies.
Would you like information on how to report police misconduct in New York?
doctor said i was telling the turth they did not investage can i fight it saying i have schozopherina and mentally impaired and did not have a stable mind to form complaint
Hi Kiomara,
I understand your situation. Here are some points to consider:
- **Statute of Limitations**: In New York, generally three years for negligence claims.
- **Mental Impairment**: Mental impairment might extend the statute of limitations.
- **Evidence**: A doctor's statement can support your claim.
Would you like guidance on how to report police misconduct or find legal aid?
I understand your situation. Here are some points to consider:
- **Statute of Limitations**: In New York, generally three years for negligence claims.
- **Mental Impairment**: Mental impairment might extend the statute of limitations.
- **Evidence**: A doctor's statement can support your claim.
Would you like guidance on how to report police misconduct or find legal aid?
both
Hi Kiomara,
I understand your concern. Here are some steps you might consider:
I understand your concern. Here are some steps you might consider:
Reporting Police Misconduct:
- **Contact the New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)**: They handle complaints against NYPD officers.
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www1.nyc.gov/site/ccrb/index.page
- **Contact the New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)**: They handle complaints against NYPD officers.
New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www1.nyc.gov/site/ccrb/index.page
Finding Legal Aid:
- **Visit a Local Legal Aid Office**: They provide free legal services to those who qualify.
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.legalaidnyc.org
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?
- **Visit a Local Legal Aid Office**: They provide free legal services to those who qualify.
Legal Aid Society of New York
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.legalaidnyc.org
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?
if i cant sue can i get them in troble
Hi Kiomara,
I understand your frustration. While suing might be challenging, you can still take steps to hold the police accountable:
- **Report to CCRB**: File a complaint with the New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) for police misconduct.
- **Attorney General's Office**: File a complaint if you believe police mishandled your case.
Would you like more information on how to file these complaints?
I understand your frustration. While suing might be challenging, you can still take steps to hold the police accountable:
- **Report to CCRB**: File a complaint with the New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) for police misconduct.
- **Attorney General's Office**: File a complaint if you believe police mishandled your case.
Would you like more information on how to file these complaints?
yes
Hi Kiomara,
Here’s how you can proceed:
Here’s how you can proceed:
Reporting Police Misconduct:
- **New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)**:
- **Phone**: (*) *-*
- **Website**: [CCRB Website](http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ccrb/index.page)
- **New York Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)**:
- **Phone**: (*) *-*
- **Website**: [CCRB Website](http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ccrb/index.page)
Filing a Complaint with the Attorney General's Office:
- **New York State Attorney General’s Office**:
- **Phone**: (*) *-*
- **Website**: [AG Complaint Form](https://ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms)
Would you like more specific help with any of these steps?
- **New York State Attorney General’s Office**:
- **Phone**: (*) *-*
- **Website**: [AG Complaint Form](https://ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms)
Would you like more specific help with any of these steps?
what are reason someone could fight staus of limitstation they sent me to the hospital twice they never investaged i have s hzopherina how would i be able to find help i called police
Hi Kiomara,
You might be able to challenge the statute of limitations based on the following reasons:
- **Mental Impairment**: If you were mentally impaired and unable to manage your legal affairs, this might extend the statute of limitations.
- **Continuous Harm**: If the cyberstalking or related issues have been ongoing, the statute of limitations may restart with each new incident.
You might be able to challenge the statute of limitations based on the following reasons:
- **Mental Impairment**: If you were mentally impaired and unable to manage your legal affairs, this might extend the statute of limitations.
- **Continuous Harm**: If the cyberstalking or related issues have been ongoing, the statute of limitations may restart with each new incident.
Finding Help:
- **Legal Aid Society of New York**: They provide free legal services.
- Phone: (*) *-*
- Website: [Legal Aid NYC](https://www.legalaidnyc.org)
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?
- **Legal Aid Society of New York**: They provide free legal services.
- Phone: (*) *-*
- Website: [Legal Aid NYC](https://www.legalaidnyc.org)
Would you like more specific guidance on any of these steps?
thank you
You're welcome, Kiomara. If you need further assistance or have more questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Best of luck with your situation.