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  1. #1
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    Default Identity Misrepresentation on Instant Messenger or Text Message

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois

    I was recently jailed for 4 days. During this time my girlfriend (36 yrs old) sent many Instant messages and texted several people on my computers and cell phone pretending to be me.

    She deleted the histories but the receiving end and my phone records have supplied me with proof.

    Do I have any legal recourse?

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    Default Re: Identity Misrepresentation on Instant Messenger or Text Message

    If you believe a crime was committed, you can make a police report.

    Beyond that, you haven't claimed to have suffered any economic harm or loss of reputation. What would you hope to achieve.

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    Default Re: Identity Misrepresentation on Instant Messenger or Text Message

    This is in conjunction with a pending Domestic Battery case. I don't seek monetary restitution, I'm hoping to prevent her from doing so again legally.

    We lived together for 2 yrs and, as such, she is privvy to many passwords, accounts, etc.

    I've changed passwords and done my best to insulate further happenings however the anonymity of electronic mediums coupled with her personality could cause future concerns.

    By legal recourse I was hoping for something along the lines of an Order of Protection which would forbid her from doing such things.

    Is there a precedence for this?

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    Default Re: Identity Misrepresentation on Instant Messenger or Text Message

    You've changed your passwords. How could she do it again in the future, unless you give her your new passwords?

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    Default Re: Identity Misrepresentation on Instant Messenger or Text Message

    The easiest way would be to split up so that she no longer has access to your phone or computer. If you can't trust her, and you want to get a restraining order preventing her from accessing your stuff, why are you still with her??

    - Carl

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    Default Re: Identity Misrepresentation on Instant Messenger or Text Message

    I appreciate the replies but please don't assume for a moment I would still be with this person.

    Passwords may be changed but 2 yrs of cohabitation makes one very vulnerable.

    The question remains, do I have any recourse?

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