Can I get in touble for sending a letter?

[bellarose]

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.

I am finding more and more rude people on these posts, cant' you feel this man's pain in losing his dog? I have sent many letters and yes some have gotten me into hot water, but nothing legal thank god, he is just asking a question and getting bashed by other responses, if this BB is a lawyer, he is extemely rude and I wouldn't hire him!

 

[Menthol]

If sending angry letters was grounds for libel I would have a class action lawsuit brought against me. Moreover letting his neighbors know about the case might not fall under libel laws. You would easily be able to prove that the information was true. But your reasons for giving out that information could be construed as malicious which makes it a bit more of a gray area. Still I would be pissed if someone shot my dog.