If I am being physically threatened and I inform the person that if they come into my home to cause harm I will shoot them, is this harassment on my part?

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If I am being physically threatened and I inform the person that if they come into my home to cause harm I will shoot them, is this harassment on my part?

Asked on January 2, 2014 under Criminal Law, Colorado

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Yes, what you have written about could be deemed harassment. I suggest that yougo to the local police department and make a formal complaint about the threats that you have received and file a petition for a restraining order against the person that you have written about.


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