Impersonating a Judge in Nebraska

[Josianna]

I recently got a letter from my former roommate's brother, posing as a judge. I heard that there are very serious penalties for impersonating a judge, what are they? Also, could they prove that it was him that sent it?

If not, would it be considered harassment still?

 

[HomeGuru]

Explain.

 

[JETX]

I recently got a letter from my former roommate's brother, posing as a judge. I heard that there are very serious penalties for impersonating a judge, what are they? Also, could they prove that it was him that sent it?

If not, would it be considered harassment still?

If that were the case, Sammy Davis, Jr. would have been convicted of 'Felony Impersonation'....
"Here come 'da judge!! Here come 'da judge!!".

Seriously, what did the letter say?
Was the 'impersonated' judge a real judge (did he use a real judges name and letterhead)?
I assume you have the letter, what could be used to prove it was from him to the exclusion of EVERYONE else??

 

[Josianna]

It was obviously a fake... the envelope was hand-written, and the letter was printed out on regular computer paper.

There was no threat of legal action, it was just a "shame on you" letter, accusing me of having something of his, which I do not.

Just today I recieved another letter from him, signing the same name. He quoted a case number and called it a court order. This one was also obviously a fake.

He signed the name of a real judge in Lincoln County and has sent letters under the judge's name to at least one other person

He made three references to himself (gave his own name). I kept both letters. I guess all I have to prove that it was actually him, besides the fact that he's the only person with a motive, would be the handwriting, which, I'm guessing won't do much good.

 

[JETX]

This person is obviously not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Make copies of the letter and envelopes for your records. Put the originals in an envelope (large manila) and send it to the judge (the real one, not the imposter) with a note of the details. Say that you have been receiving these letters claiming to be signed by him and let him know who you SUSPECT as actually writing them. Let the judge know what is being done 'in his name'. If he is like most judges I know, he will definitely take care of the matter. Include your name, address and phone number.

Oh, and if he is a state judge, you will probably be contacted by the state police. If a federal judge, it would probably be the FBI.