What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I have a landline phone and my brother has a cell phone. I've chosen to have no contact with this brother, because every time there is any contact, I end up getting harassed, threatened, or worse.
My brother has filed false police reports against me. He has accused me of 'harassment', 'threats', and anything else that he can concoct. This brother would file a police report against me for looking at him the wrong way. My brother has done everything in his power to try to give me a criminal record! Nothing has happened, but I've had to deal with police coming to my door and calling me on the phone a couple of times. It really is terrifying, even though I'm innocent.
When I interacted with the police in person, they were able to see that I am the innocent victim of some very nasty lies on my brother's part. I did ask about how to put a stop to these false police reports, but apparently anyone can allege anything. I was so scared I even contacted an attorney, who advised me to cease all contact with my brother. I did as advised.
Sadly, we lost both of our parents in recent months. My brother is Trustee of the Trust, and once again, his threats and harassment are getting out of control. If I call or email my brother with a question about the Trust or my mom's finances, my brother accuses me of 'harassment'. Even though I've said nothing inflammatory, my brother will threaten me and scream, "That's it. I'm calling the cops right now and telling them that you just threatened me". I hadn't said anything remotely 'threatening'; my brother just loves to inflict emotional distress.
During one conversation, my brother claimed that ALL cell phone conversations are recorded and saved. I told him that I didn't know that. He responded by saying, "That's pretty stupid", and subjected me to a string of insults. My brother keeps claiming that all he has to do is pick up the phone and he'll have cops at my door in an instant. I think he's abusing his power and trying to make me scared and paranoid.
On another occasion, I tried asking my brother a question about the Trust. He kept making one unreasonable demand after another. I asked him what he expected of me, and for some reason he hung up on me. I was confused and called him back, at which point he shouted, "Apologize!" "For what?" I asked. "For swearing at me", he snarled. This was crazy, because I did NOT swear AT him. I used an expression with a PG-rated word: "So I'm supposed to be your b----?" Talk about uptight!
Anyway, do cell phone companies actually keep the transcripts of every call ever made? That seems impossible. I didn't think that phone calls could be recorded without the consent of the other party (that's the law in California). Is the law different for cell phones?
I have a landline phone and my brother has a cell phone. I've chosen to have no contact with this brother, because every time there is any contact, I end up getting harassed, threatened, or worse.
My brother has filed false police reports against me. He has accused me of 'harassment', 'threats', and anything else that he can concoct. This brother would file a police report against me for looking at him the wrong way. My brother has done everything in his power to try to give me a criminal record! Nothing has happened, but I've had to deal with police coming to my door and calling me on the phone a couple of times. It really is terrifying, even though I'm innocent.
When I interacted with the police in person, they were able to see that I am the innocent victim of some very nasty lies on my brother's part. I did ask about how to put a stop to these false police reports, but apparently anyone can allege anything. I was so scared I even contacted an attorney, who advised me to cease all contact with my brother. I did as advised.
Sadly, we lost both of our parents in recent months. My brother is Trustee of the Trust, and once again, his threats and harassment are getting out of control. If I call or email my brother with a question about the Trust or my mom's finances, my brother accuses me of 'harassment'. Even though I've said nothing inflammatory, my brother will threaten me and scream, "That's it. I'm calling the cops right now and telling them that you just threatened me". I hadn't said anything remotely 'threatening'; my brother just loves to inflict emotional distress.
During one conversation, my brother claimed that ALL cell phone conversations are recorded and saved. I told him that I didn't know that. He responded by saying, "That's pretty stupid", and subjected me to a string of insults. My brother keeps claiming that all he has to do is pick up the phone and he'll have cops at my door in an instant. I think he's abusing his power and trying to make me scared and paranoid.
On another occasion, I tried asking my brother a question about the Trust. He kept making one unreasonable demand after another. I asked him what he expected of me, and for some reason he hung up on me. I was confused and called him back, at which point he shouted, "Apologize!" "For what?" I asked. "For swearing at me", he snarled. This was crazy, because I did NOT swear AT him. I used an expression with a PG-rated word: "So I'm supposed to be your b----?" Talk about uptight!
Anyway, do cell phone companies actually keep the transcripts of every call ever made? That seems impossible. I didn't think that phone calls could be recorded without the consent of the other party (that's the law in California). Is the law different for cell phones?
