Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

My ex girlfriend's new boyfriend recently sent me and email threatening to press charges for harassment under NY Penal Code 240.30. However, this email was actually the very first communication between the two of us. I had never emailed, written, texted, called, or spoke to this person before this email and I have not replied to it.

Since I have never contacted this person before, is it within his legal right to serve me a notice via email to never contact him under threat of harassment charges? Additional, since I have never contacted him, would it not be considered harassment on his part for threatening me with legal action?

Also, is it within his legal right to serve notice on behalf of my ex, even though she has not expressed such a desire. They are not married.


Asked on 9/23/10, 2:39 pm

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