Sally said:
What is the name of your state?CA An ex-friend called out of the blue and left a nasty message on my answering machine. It only happened once. Is this considered harrassment and is there anything the police would do if I were to report it to them? Thanks.
653m. (a) Every person who, with intent to annoy, telephones or
makes contact by means of an electronic communication device with
another and addresses to or about the other person any obscene
language or addresses to the other person any threat to inflict
injury to the person or property of the person addressed or any
member of his or her family, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in
this subdivision shall apply to telephone calls or electronic
contacts made in good faith.
(b) Every person who makes repeated telephone calls or makes
repeated contact by means of an electronic communication device with
intent to annoy another person at his or her residence, is, whether
or not conversation ensues from making the telephone call or
electronic contact, guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in this
subdivision shall apply to telephone calls or electronic contacts
made in good faith.
-Technically it would fall under this section, but if he only called once and you haven't heard from him again it's doubtful anything would happen. If he repeatedly calls you then I would contact the police and file a report.
Tyris