Can I get in touble for sending a letter?

[Argus]

What is the name of your state? Colorado

I am wondering if I can be sued for harassment (or anything else) for sending a letter to the man/neighbor who shot my dog in 2004. Long story short--he killed my dog, I got citations (the dog was on his property blah blah--this is a whole other legal issue, as the laws needs to be updated. Luckily Durango is a progressive place and the antiquated ways are slowly subsiding. Eventually all of the charges against me were dropped.)

My question now has nothing to do with the actual case. I am a journalist and I published something online last fall about the incident (he is not identified). I want to send a note to him, with the article enclosed. It is an intelligent piece, although it definitely insults the man's character and actions. The cover letter I would include would identify myself and simply let him know sentiments without any profanity. The man owns a rental/vacation property and I may say that I wish all of his guests knew what kind of person he really is. But knowing this guy, he might try and sue me. Having the final word isn't worth that much to me at this point, but if I can get away with it, I would love to communicate.

Can I do this without any legal implications?

Argus

 

[MominMass]

If you don't actually threaten to slander him to his guests, I see nothing wrong with writing him a letter. You may want to have an attorney look over your artickle, however.

What is the name of your state? Colorado

I am wondering if I can be sued for harassment (or anything else) for sending a letter to the man/neighbor who shot my dog in 2004. Long story short--he killed my dog, I got citations (the dog was on his property blah blah--this is a whole other legal issue, as the laws needs to be updated. Luckily Durango is a progressive place and the antiquated ways are slowly subsiding. Eventually all of the charges against me were dropped.)

My question now has nothing to do with the actual case. I am a journalist and I published something online last fall about the incident (he is not identified). I want to send a note to him, with the article enclosed. It is an intelligent piece, although it definitely insults the man's character and actions. The cover letter I would include would identify myself and simply let him know sentiments without any profanity. The man owns a rental/vacation property and I may say that I wish all of his guests knew what kind of person he really is. But knowing this guy, he might try and sue me. Having the final word isn't worth that much to me at this point, but if I can get away with it, I would love to communicate.

Can I do this without any legal implications?

Argus

 

[BelizeBreeze]

If you don't actually threaten to slander him to his guests, I see nothing wrong with writing him a letter. You may want to have an attorney look over your artickle, however.

Then you have no idea about law.
Argus, let it drop. You are only opening yourself to civil litigation should just ONE of his tenants not rent from him based on the article.

Look up tortious interference and libel per se.

It's a done deal. Get over it.

 

[MominMass]

It's not against the law to write and send a letter merely advising that an article is being published and expressing disappointment over someone's actions.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

It's not against the law to write and send a letter merely advising that an article is being published and expressing disappointment over someone's actions.

Listen woman, you came here looking for a legal answer to YOUR problem but, even before you got it, you start advising OTHERS on their legal issues.

Get the POINT?

 

[Argus]

Thank you both for responding to my post. The article is also a done deal. He is not identified and to the best of my knowledge and understanding there was nothing libel in it. It originally appeared online last fall, and prompted a wide response from readers. I think MominMass better understands my question, which is whether or not I am at risk for anything by simply sending him a letter, addressed to him individually through snail mail, with a copy of the article.

I will do some more research on tortious interference and libel. Perhaps I will still send the letter without my line about wishing his guests knew what kind of person he is. I have no intention of contacting guests or making a scene. I wish to only show this person the effect and implications of his rash and violent behavior. Maybe tug at his conscious a bit. Unfortunately, he is still my so-called neighbor. The issue (of violence) extends way beyond dogs.

Thanks again for your replies.

Argus

 

[butterscotch]

I am not an attorney. Just a thought about sending a letter- mean people do mean things but it sounds like he already knows the legal limitations. You have no idea what he can do with your letter when he hires an attorney who presents it to a jury.
I am sorry you lost your dog that way. Best wishes.

 

[MominMass]

Listen woman, you came here looking for a legal answer to YOUR problem but, even before you got it, you start advising OTHERS on their legal issues.

Get the POINT?

It's called Xanax you nutcase - get yourself a billion. My problem was RESOLVED by sending the neighbors notice of my intentions to get rid of the crap they put on my property. I CAME TO THIS POST TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE, which is similar to the matter that he/she is experiencing. Get off your soapbox and B R E A T H E !!!!
.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

It's called Xanax you nutcase - get yourself a billion. My problem was RESOLVED by sending the neighbors notice of my intentions to get rid of the crap they put on my property. I CAME TO THIS POST TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE, which is similar to the matter that he/she is experiencing. Get off your soapbox and B R E A T H E !!!!
.

Keep it up. You are showing your legal ignorance with every post

 

[MominMass]

Keep it up. You are showing your legal ignorance with every post

Perhaps if you'd stop rolling your eyes you could see what's going on here today.
You are being exposed for the pompus a s s h o l e that you truly are.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

Perhaps if you'd stop rolling your eyes you could see what's going on here today.
You are being exposed for the pompus a s s h o l e that you truly are.

can you say GOODBYE******************************************...again?

 

[MominMass]

can you say GOODBYE******************************************...again?

Never can say goodbye, come on! Sing it with me, cunt!

Never can say goodbye, NO NO NO I, never can say goodbye!

 

[steveatx]

Whoa! The c-bomb doesn't get *'d out on here?

 

[Ohiogal]

Thank you both for responding to my post. The article is also a done deal. He is not identified and to the best of my knowledge and understanding there was nothing libel in it. It originally appeared online last fall, and prompted a wide response from readers. I think MominMass better understands my question, which is whether or not I am at risk for anything by simply sending him a letter, addressed to him individually through snail mail, with a copy of the article.

I will do some more research on tortious interference and libel. Perhaps I will still send the letter without my line about wishing his guests knew what kind of person he is. I have no intention of contacting guests or making a scene. I wish to only show this person the effect and implications of his rash and violent behavior. Maybe tug at his conscious a bit. Unfortunately, he is still my so-called neighbor. The issue (of violence) extends way beyond dogs.

Thanks again for your replies.

Argus

I find it incredible that you think the non-legal person who has NO CLUE about the law is the one you side with and because BB -- who is an attorney -- says something you don't like you will go with MOminMass better. If he finds out about the article and he feels it identifies him YOU CAN be the object of a lawsuit. For exactly the reasons BB stated. You can what you like HOWEVER this man's actions were apparently supported by the law. If you don't like the law take aim at it as a journalist. HOWEVER, do not go after your neighbor because you don't like him. That is a petty vindictive thing to do and not what good journalists should do.

 

[Ohiogal]

Whoa! The c-bomb doesn't get *'d out on here?

Apparently not and certain trailer trash can't help but show their lack of class by using it frequently.