StalkedPerson
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How do I obtain a subpoena to discover the identity of an anonymous stalking/harassing email user whose email host is in the state of California while I reside in Florida?
I would like to file criminal charges and obtain a restraining order against a stalking individual and pursue them in civil court if possible. Blocking and attempting to ignore the offender is not possible; however, they have used the same email account created with a personally threatening name in order to say despicable sexual remarks, physically demoralizing comments, as well as making me feel that they are constantly tracking me, watching me in person, and "coming for" me.
I know many many people and am somewhat involved in advertising in a very competitive market, so I am an easy target for this type of thing. This has happened to me before, and I do not know if it is originating from the same individual or not, but it has caused me great emotional distress, and this has revived this fear.
As defined on the following site under Florida, the offender meets the criteria for stalking: esia.net/State_Stalking_Laws.htm
The initial problem is: The email host masks their headers so I cannot trace the IP to narrow down the suspects so that I can better plan a course of legal action.
*****The resulting main challenge is: The only way the email host will release any identifiable user information is if they receive a subpoena.*****
If I can obtain this, I can move forward.
Also worth mentioning:
There is no court case because I have yet to identify and prove the offender.
I don't know if I can file a complaint with the police either (or who I should file with) also because I have yet to identify and prove the offender.
I would like to file criminal charges and obtain a restraining order against a stalking individual and pursue them in civil court if possible. Blocking and attempting to ignore the offender is not possible; however, they have used the same email account created with a personally threatening name in order to say despicable sexual remarks, physically demoralizing comments, as well as making me feel that they are constantly tracking me, watching me in person, and "coming for" me.
I know many many people and am somewhat involved in advertising in a very competitive market, so I am an easy target for this type of thing. This has happened to me before, and I do not know if it is originating from the same individual or not, but it has caused me great emotional distress, and this has revived this fear.
As defined on the following site under Florida, the offender meets the criteria for stalking: esia.net/State_Stalking_Laws.htm
The initial problem is: The email host masks their headers so I cannot trace the IP to narrow down the suspects so that I can better plan a course of legal action.
*****The resulting main challenge is: The only way the email host will release any identifiable user information is if they receive a subpoena.*****
If I can obtain this, I can move forward.
Also worth mentioning:
There is no court case because I have yet to identify and prove the offender.
I don't know if I can file a complaint with the police either (or who I should file with) also because I have yet to identify and prove the offender.