Legalities of buying a billboard and putting someone’s mugshot on it

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's more effective if you get their posts removed or put reviews in a lot of places talking about the theft.

Also try reporting them to the police.

The police said it was a civil issue. Small claims court is what makes sense but they have no money or assets. Nextdoor and Facebook won’t take down posts.

If it’s civil, cops refuse to make a report?

They told me they won’t a report.

I think they didn’t feel like it. You’re supposed to report crime, and get a copy of it. What city?

Doing poor work isn't a crime. Working without a contractor license in DC would be a crime though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you find it’s legal to do this, rent a mobile billboard truck and have driven around their business. Better yet, if you know where they live, have the mobile billboard truck drive around their neighborhood after-work and on weekends. Maybe even hit the schools when they let out.

I like it. As long as it’s not considered harassment I’m going to do this.

Did they have a contractor’s license?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's more effective if you get their posts removed or put reviews in a lot of places talking about the theft.

Also try reporting them to the police.

The police said it was a civil issue. Small claims court is what makes sense but they have no money or assets. Nextdoor and Facebook won’t take down posts.

If it’s civil, cops refuse to make a report?

They told me they won’t a report.

I think they didn’t feel like it. You’re supposed to report crime, and get a copy of it. What city?

Doing poor work isn't a crime. Working without a contractor license in DC would be a crime though.

So what can be done if they don’t have a contractor’s license? It seems like they don’t have one.

[Anonymous]

I'm a lawyer. Here is my free legal advice: Do not do this. For multiple reasons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a lawyer. Here is my free legal advice: Do not do this. For multiple reasons.

Would you be willing to elaborate as to why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you find it’s legal to do this, rent a mobile billboard truck and have driven around their business. Better yet, if you know where they live, have the mobile billboard truck drive around their neighborhood after-work and on weekends. Maybe even hit the schools when they let out.

I like it. As long as it’s not considered harassment I’m going to do this.

Did they have a contractor’s license?

He told her he did but he didn’t.

[Anonymous]

I would invest the money in a new alarm security system for Grannie, because these low-lifes now know this is an old lady living alone who they can take advantage of. Especially if they are antagonized.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would invest the money in a new alarm security system for Grannie, because these low-lifes now know this is an old lady living alone who they can take advantage of. Especially if they are antagonized.

Grandma is going to a ln active senior community with an aide. The house will be sold soon. I dont think she feels comfortable there anymore anyway.

[Anonymous]

File a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office. They can can deal with contractor fraud.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a lawyer. Here is my free legal advice: Do not do this. For multiple reasons.

Would you be willing to elaborate as to why?

Nope. But none of it is hard to figure out, even for a non-lawyer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a lawyer. Here is my free legal advice: Do not do this. For multiple reasons.

Would you be willing to elaborate as to why?

Nope. But none of it is hard to figure out, even for a non-lawyer.

To be frank I imagine it’s legal and the concerns are the guy is crazy and will try to hurt us. I’m hoping he leaves town. I’m not frightened of him and I think it’s bs that people can scam old people with zero repercussions because they are judgement proof and make sure the issue at hand will be considered civil.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a lawyer. Here is my free legal advice: Do not do this. For multiple reasons.

Would you be willing to elaborate as to why?

Nope. But none of it is hard to figure out, even for a non-lawyer.

To be frank I imagine it’s legal and the concerns are the guy is crazy and will try to hurt us. I’m hoping he leaves town. I’m not frightened of him and I think it’s bs that people can scam old people with zero repercussions because they are judgement proof and make sure the issue at hand will be considered civil.

Don't-put-up-this-billboard doesn't mean settle for "zero repercussions." You can figure something else out.

[Anonymous]

What you are suggesting would result in a defamation of character lawsuit.
That would be an easy case.
If you do it you will end up bankrupt

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What you are suggesting would result in a defamation of character lawsuit.
That would be an easy case.
If you do it you will end up bankrupt

How does this defame their character if they were convicted of the crime?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Legalities aside I doubt that people looking at his ads would connect them to his face on the billboard. Seems like a waste of time and OTT.

Honestly I’m petty and it will only cost me $1k. He will 100% see it and I hope he leaves town.

Do it. Report back. I'm curious to see how it goes myself.

I'd stay armed though if was you. Some people might get squirrely.