Q: This girl has been stalking and harassing me for almost 3 years , She even made a fake dating profile using my images
What’s the best route to go
A:
If you believe someone has committed a criminal offense against you, you could file a police report. (The police will then decide whether to bring charges and, if so, which ones.) If you believe someone has committed a civil offense against you, you could file a lawsuit. (You can usually file stalking or harassment cases with the county magistrate.)
However, you might want to start by consulting with an attorney about the specific facts of your situation. The attorney should be able to help you decide what kinds of claims you might be able to win on and how to pursue them.
Whatever you decide, be sure to pay close attention to the relevant statutes of limitations (which give filing deadlines for specific types of claims).
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