Re: offensive telephone call

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this is criminal and i just spoke to a police officer that
said I had to charge him within a few months. the police
officer also said he can use whatever profanity he wants. I
know that is not true, you can be prosecuted for offensive
call.

n 12/20/05, M'sta Mikey wrote:
> On 12/20/05, sunshine wrote:
>> I went to my son's doctor's office to pick up his record
>> and was harassed by his secretary. I sent a letter
>> telling the doctor verbatim what she said. He did nothing.
>> So I telephoned him and he wouldn't let me speak. He used
>> the worst profanity, insulted me and threatened my son.
>> This was in Feb or Mar 2004. He lives in another state
>> than I, but my son lives in his state also. Is it too late
>> to go to the police? and can I press charges from out-of-
>> state or does my son have to press charges from within his
>> state? thanks for any help
>
> You could press charges but the burden of proof is on you to
> prove he said what you say he said and even if you prevail,
> chances of monetary damages being awareded are slim to none -

> it would cost you more in legal fee than you would ever
> recoup.
>
> Find another doctor.