I am an Overprotective Big Brother

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Hi. My name is Tim.

I have sisters and they are just getting into dating. I am THRILLED! haha. Well, there was an incident this past weekend and im in a pickle. My sister's "boyfriend" said some mean things to her and made her cry really hard. I walked in her room to ask what was wrong and the phone rang. It was her "boyfriend". I answered and told him not to call this late. It was 11-12pm. He hung up on me. I got really pissed off and called him back. I threatened him. I said if you ever call here again, or talk to my sister again, I will find you and kill you. This was not a legitimate threat, I would never do something like that. The problem is, I was so angry at the time, I didnt think about it enough and I was leaving a voicemail. I regret this now.

I got a call last night from what sounded like the boy's mother, she was screaming. From what I gathered, she was telling me that they are pressing charges on me. I'm not sure if this is true or not.

What are my options? I was not thinking and now my freedom is at stake! HELP!!
 
Well. If the police show up, be polite, but refuse to incriminate yourself. If you can, I'd contact an attorney so you can have representation already set up.

How old are you?

And you're probably not helping your sister so much if she gets a reputation as being the one with the "crazy violent" brother. . .

What if the boy was calling to apologize?
 
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I am 19 years old. I realize now that what I did was wrong and didn't help my sister. The problem with contacting an attorney is that my family does not have alot of money. I myself have a steady 9-5 job and have about a thousand in the bank. I dont really know how much an attorney costs. I have never had to hire one and would like to avoid it if at all possible. I don't know if issuing a formal apology to the boy and his parents would help, but I am looking in to that. Also, if I am prosecuted, what am I looking at? Possible jail time? Is this a felony or misdemeanor? I dont want to ruin my future. I have college plans and the like. I am very worried, although nothing has happened. How long until I know files have been charged? Thank you very much for your help.
 
Since what you said is on voice mail. . . I would think a well done well thought out written apology would be helpful. By well thought out, you shouldn't blame the boy in any way for how you reacted. Definately mention that you had no intention that what you said would in any way be taken literally, and it was in the heat of the moment.
 
Yes, I think I will do that, of course, I will have to take full responsibility and not make excuses or place blame, but I cant help but wonder what happens if that doesn't help. Worst case scenario?
 
I seriously doubt the police will get involved in any way. If they do, it would probably be just to ascertain if you were serious or not. Hardly anybody if they heard what you said over the phone would take it seriously. Besides that, as misguided as it was, people understand how someone protecting their family may become emotional. Also, upon receipt of your apology, it would be obvious to anyone that the boy shouldn't be in fear of you any longer. Good Luck to you.
 
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