[Crazedpress]

Hey all, so if you've been here that long you noticed I am new and this is my first post. I rarely post on message boards, but with the wealth of information and experiences you all have I hope to get some valuable insight. This might be long, so please stay with me, I am trying to figure out the best option for someone who I believe may have some level of Schizophrenia.

I am a second year medical student (interesting I'm just starting neuro now) and because of my background I have been able to instruct classes for people looking to get into medical school. I met the person I am asking about because they were a student in one of the classes I taught. I have and had nothing but a professional level relationship with them.

About 6 months after the end of the class I received a threatening letter from a lawyer and have continued to be sent accusations from the person via Facebook (we aren't friends on the site). The messages claimed I had hacked into their email and had stolen contact lists, phone numbers etc. The allegations continued to say that I was conspiring with people around them to find out information about them and tear down their life and reputation. They believe I've been following them around and that other people are spying on them on my behalf.

They have filed 6 police reports all with the same outlandish allegations, the police refuse to investigate further (they have spoken with me in the past) and this person has followed their only remaining course of action which was to civilly bring the case before a judge, which requires my appearance in court.

I was not aware of the extent of this until today when I went to the court to file a harassment complaint against them. In the process I was given previous police reports they filed for other situations. They all have the same theme. They are not safe, people are conspiring and they are in danger. In one report the officer wrote that this person was visibly emotional while giving the story, despite the fact the police refuse to investigate me, since they know the allegations are without merit.

I'm in an odd position, on one hand I'm afraid of what in the future can be made up about me, but I am also convinced that she is suffering from some sort of delusions or psychosis (sorry if I misuse those words). We will eventually settle this through the court system, but the medical student in me is screaming to see how I can make the best of this, instead of just "ridding myself" of a problem.

I don't know what to do, can I ask the court to get her a psych eval? Is that an overstep of her rights? Has anyone ever been in this situation or heard of something like it before?

[SnakeCharmer]

Crazed, it's time to take care of yourself first. Please look into what's necessary to get a restraining order, anti-stalking order or order of protection against this person. You are the person who is being harassed and who is in danger right now.

By getting a restraining order, you will be doing what's necessary to set up the steps that can lead the court to order a mental health evaluation and/or treatment.

If the person violates the restraining order, it's imperative that you report them. They have to go to court and that's when a judge is likely to order an evaluation.

You don't seem to realize that you could end up in jail if this person can convince a judge that you're the Bad Guy and then can convince the same judge that you have continued to harass them. That's what a civil hearing is all about.

You may need to consult a lawyer to protect yourself from this person. I suggest you spend the money to do that. This person can cause you a world of hurt and if you put your efforts to trying to save them instead of saving yourself, you could be jeopardizing your own future.

[cool09]

First thing I would do would be to get a restraining order to physically protect yourself. When you file for a restraining order you will probably be asked what type of harassment has taken place. When a Judge reviews your order it might alert the Judge and he could possibly ask for some action like a psych eval to be given to this person. Just a guess.

[Hellion]

Originally Posted by SnakeCharmer

Crazed, it's time to take care of yourself first. Please look into what's necessary to get a restraining order, anti-stalking order or order of protection against this person. You are the person who is being harassed and who is in danger right now.

By getting a restraining order, you will be doing what's necessary to set up the steps that can lead the court to order a mental health evaluation and/or treatment.

If the person violates the restraining order, it's imperative that you report them. They have to go to court and that's when a judge is likely to order an evaluation.

You don't seem to realize that you could end up in jail if this person can convince a judge that you're the Bad Guy and then can convince the same judge that you have continued to harass them. That's what a civil hearing is all about.

You may need to consult a lawyer to protect yourself from this person. I suggest you spend the money to do that. This person can cause you a world of hurt and if you put your efforts to trying to save them instead of saving yourself, you could be jeopardizing your own future.

A judge can't charge someone with something if there is no evidence. Also sounds like this individual needs psychiatric help not jail and criminal charges if they really are convinced the Original poster is trying to harm them or tried they can see that stuff is not for real...As then it's not the same thing as knowingly committing any crime.

Of course I agree the OP should do what they need to to stay safe and take care of them-self, but letters with accusations and threatening to take someone to court aren't exactly things I'd see as danger to someones life..but of course I don't know the entire situation just whats posted here.

As for restraining orders isn't that only for if someone is physically present around someone? seems like their 'harrassment' is coming from afar not like they are in the OPs face physically threatening them at least it does not seem that way from the OP so far.

[amandalouise]

according to your post this person is taking.... you .....to court for what they felt you did wrong. what that means is you are the one on trial not this other person. the court will be looking at their proof of whether you did a crime or not and your side of the case is supposed to be defending whether or not ....you....did the crime you are accused of.

you will be able to enter into the court records any proof you have that points to.... you.... not doing what ever crime you are accused of but since this other person isnt the one on trial the judge is not going to order them to take a psych evaluation. if anything the judge may ask you to take one since you are the one being taken to court.

here in america there are two sides in a court case.....the prosecuting side (the person who accuses someone of the crime and their lawyers) and the defense side (the person being accused of the crime and their lawyer.

its the prosecuting sides job to find and show proof that the crime that the trial is about happened and who did it.

its the defense side's job to show proof that the crime didnt happen or that they didnt do the crime.

if you want the judge to order the prosecuting side to take a psych eval then you will need to file a different court case saying a crime happened to you, the you become the prosecuting side and then you will be able to ask the court that the person who did the crime against you take a psych evaluation.

my suggestion follow what ever your layer is telling you to do for defending yourself in court against these crimes this other person is taking you to court for. then if you feel this other person has committed a crime against you then you will be able to start your own court case against them. but you will first have to take care of the court case that is against you because its already in process complete with a court date for you to appear at.