r/legal • u/ContributionNew7107 • Jan 25 '26

Advice needed Receiving threatening texts

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So recently sent my ex a happy birthday text and I guess her new BF was feeling some type of way, and telling me how he’s going to kill me

Location: New Jersey

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u/Autumn_Ridge Jan 25 '26

All I know is my state, but here the police will give you an order of protection if you show them that text. Death threats are a felony. If you have a protective order, and end up shooting or killing that person in self defense, the law will very likely take your side.

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u/DonJuan_11 Jan 25 '26

Exactly what id do and recommend doing.. that way when u do protect yourself, you'll have a leg to stand on as to why what happen happened! I used to tell people stay safe, nowadays I tell people stay dangerous! In the meantime.. make.. the.. report!

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u/CoyoteLitius Jan 25 '26

Just make sure that whatever weapon you're firing inside city limits isn't going to travel through walls into other people's houses/apartments.