Q: Can an inmate file for a protection order if his accuser is harassing him?
My son was found guilty and sent to jail because of his accuser testimony. After he was sent to jail the woman kept scheduling visit to come see him just to block others from coming. She kept sending letters and messages to different family member of his. She has even tried to have all of my mail forwarded from my house to a different address by lying on a USPS mail forwarding application stating she lived at my address and moved. Recently, she sent my son a letter because he wouldn't respond to her. In the letter she apologized and stated she lied to the police and the court about everything that happen because she was mad he didnt want to see her any more and instead was seeing someone else.
A: Consult a criminal law attorney about the letter claiming she lied to get him convicted. There may be something that can be done regarding his case. There is also basis to file a protective order or maybe even criminal charges for harassment, and in your case, criminal forgery and interference with US mail.
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