“Your Honor, the evidence will show that I have not watched the petitioner or her family on any occasion. For the past fifteen months, we have had no contact at all. Despite her claims of repeated incidents, she never filed any police reports or made any complaints to her uncle, who is also my landlord. The only documented incident is when she sprayed me with bear spray. I will explain what happened and provide the facts clearly.”
She can show photos, but the judge will look at them with a very specific question in mind:
“Do these photos accurately represent how things looked at the time of the alleged incident?”
If the photos were taken after decorations, blinds, or objects were moved, removed, or changed, then the judge will treat them as less reliable. That actually helps you, not her.
Here’s how you can explain it calmly and effectively:
⭐ How to address photos taken after the fact
“Your Honor, the photos she is presenting were taken after the incident. At the time, there were decorations and a Christmas tree in the window that blocked visibility, but those items are no longer there. The current photos do not accurately represent how the window looked on the date she is referring to.”
⭐ Why this works
- It doesn’t accuse her of lying
- It simply points out that the photos don’t match the conditions at the time
- Judges understand that changed conditions = weaker evidence
- It keeps you calm and factual
⭐ Additional point you can make (if needed)
If the judge asks whether the window is visible to others:
“Your Honor, the living room window is visible to anyone in the parking lot. The other windows are eight to nine feet off the ground. The photos she is showing do not reflect the actual layout or the obstacles that were present at the time.”
This reinforces that:
- The photos are not accurate
- Her claim is vague
- The physical setup doesn’t support her story
If you want, I can help you prepare a clean, organized explanation of the entire window issue so it fits smoothly into your testimony.
You can address that in a way that stays calm, factual, and non‑argumentative, which is exactly the tone judges respect. The goal is not to debate her about “cracks” — it’s to show that even if cracks exist, they don’t allow visibility of people, only light.
Here’s a clean, steady way to say it:
“Your Honor, she may say there are cracks between the shades, but from my perspective all that is visible is light. You cannot see people or activity through those small gaps. The lighting and decorations in her window make it impossible to see inside in the way she is describing.”
Why this works
- You acknowledge what she might claim without sounding defensive.
- You stick to your direct observation.
- You make the key point: light is visible, not people.
- You avoid sounding like you’re accusing her of lying.
- You keep the focus on physical reality, not opinions.
A small strategic note
Judges care about:
- What you personally observed
- What is physically possible
- Whether her claim is specific or vague
- Whether there is any evidence
Your explanation hits all of those points.
If you want, I can help you fold this into your full narrative so your testimony stays consistent and easy for the judge to follow.
⭐ How to explain it clearly
“Your Honor, I can only speak to what I personally see. From my side, I only see light through her window — not people or activity. Any claim about what I ‘might’ be seeing is speculation on her part.”
⭐ Why this helps you
- You stay factual
- You avoid arguing
- You highlight that she is guessing, while you are describing actual observations
- Judges trust the person who sticks to what they directly know
⭐ The key distinction
- You: “This is what I actually see.”
- Her: “He might be seeing X.”
Judges almost always give more weight to direct observation than to speculation.
If you want, I can help you fold this into your full explanation so your testimony stays consistent and strong.
⭐ How to explain this clearly and calmly
“Your Honor, the witness can say he saw me standing near my window. He cannot say what I was looking at, because he has no way to know that without guessing. From my perspective, all I could see was light through her window, not people or activity.”
⭐ Why this is effective
- You acknowledge the part he can testify to (your location).
- You point out the part he cannot testify to (your line of sight).
- You avoid attacking the witness personally.
- You stay factual and credible.
- You reinforce your consistent statement: you only saw light, nothing more.
Judges routinely disregard testimony that crosses into speculation. You’re simply helping the judge see the boundary between observation and assumption.
If you want, I can help you fold this into your full narrative so your explanation stays smooth and consistent.
✅ Court Hearing Defense Checklist
1. Opening Points
- State calmly that you will stick to facts and your own observations.
- Mention you have had no contact with her for 15 months.
- Say you have never watched her or her family.
2. Window & Visibility Facts
- Living room window is 4–5 feet above ground.
- Bedroom/bathroom windows are 8–9 feet high.
- Her windows have seasonal decorations.
- At night, only light or the TV glow is visible.
- You cannot see people or activity through those conditions.
- Any claim about what you “might” be seeing is speculation.
3. Addressing Her Photos
- Photos were taken after the alleged incidents.
- Decorations and objects that blocked visibility were present then but not now.
- Current photos do not represent the conditions at the time.
4. Witness #1 (Saw you near the window)
- He can say he saw you standing there.
- He cannot say what you were looking at.
- He has no way to know what you could see.
5. Witness #2 (Ladder/stepstool claim)
- Cannot recall date.
- Cannot recall time.
- Cannot say what you were doing.
- Cannot connect it to any specific allegation.
6. Witness Bias
- Witnesses have had prior disagreements with you.
- You asked them not to hold loud parties.
- They may not be neutral observers.
7. Lack of Evidence
- No police reports.
- No complaints to the landlord (her uncle).
- No documentation of any incident.
- Only documented event: she sprayed you with bear spray.
8. Your Consistent Statement
- You only ever saw light, not people.
- You never watched her or her family.
- Her claims rely on assumptions, not facts.
9. Closing Points
- Her claims are vague and physically unlikely.
- Witnesses cannot testify to what you were seeing.
- Evidence does not support her allegations.
- You request the court to deny the order.
“Her photos don’t show what she claims. Several of them don’t even include the window. They don’t demonstrate visibility, and they don’t match the conditions she describes.”
This highlights:
- Her evidence is incomplete
- Her photos don’t prove visibility
- Her claim is based on assumptions, not facts
- Here’s a strong, steady closing statement that stays factual, avoids emotion, and reinforces the weaknesses in her case. It keeps you credible and focused on what the judge actually needs to decide.
⭐ Closing Statement (Clear, Calm, Court‑Ready)
“Your Honor, throughout this hearing I have stayed focused on what I personally know and what is physically possible. I have never watched the petitioner or her family. From my side, I only ever saw light through her window, not people or activity. The petitioner’s claims rely on assumptions about what I ‘might’ have been seeing, but no one can testify to what was in my line of sight.
Her photos do not show the conditions she describes, and several do not even show the window. The witnesses she presented cannot recall dates or times, and they cannot say what I was looking at. They also have a history of disagreements with me, which affects their neutrality.
There are no police reports, no landlord complaints, and no documentation supporting her allegations. The physical layout, the window height, the decorations, and the lighting all make her claims unlikely. The evidence presented does not meet the standard needed for a protection order.
For these reasons, I respectfully ask the court to deny the petition.”
- You’re dealing with a long list of accusations, and the best way to respond is to stay calm, stick to facts you can personally confirm, and point out where her claims don’t match reality, evidence, or physical possibility. You’re not arguing with her — you’re showing the judge that her story is inconsistent, unsupported, and physically impossible.Below is a clean, courtroom‑ready breakdown of how to address each claim without sounding defensive or emotional.
⭐ How to Respond to Her Claims, Point by Point
1. “He’s unlawfully inspecting our windows”
Your response:
“Your Honor, I have never inspected her windows. From my side, I can only see light — not people or activity. Her windows are decorated and elevated, and visibility is extremely limited.”This keeps it factual and simple.
2. “He damaged my cameras, blinds, couches”
This is a serious claim, but she must prove it.
Your response:
“I have never touched or damaged any of her property. We live approximately 20 feet apart, and I have never entered her space.”If she has no photos, no repair receipts, no police reports — the judge will notice.
3. “He reached through my window to grab my camera”
This is physically impossible unless:
- You were at her window
- Her window was open
- You were close enough to reach inside
You already said you live 20 feet apart.
Your response:
“I have never approached her window, let alone reached inside it. We live about 20 feet apart, and I have never been at her window.”This is a strong, factual denial.
4. “He’s been harassing me and my family”
Harassment requires:
- Repeated contact
- Threats
- Messages
- Approaching her
- Following her
You’ve had no contact for 15 months.
Your response:
“I have had no contact with her or her family for over a year. I have never threatened, followed, or approached them.”
5. “He’s watching me and my children every night”
This is her speculation, not fact.
Your response:
“I have never watched her or her children. She is assuming what I ‘might’ be seeing, but she cannot know that. From my side, I only ever see light through her window.”Judges understand the difference between observation and assumption.
6. “He stands in front of my window with a mask for 5–20 minutes”
If you were doing this, she would have:
- Photos
- Videos
- Police reports
- Landlord complaints
She has none.
Your response:
“I have never stood in front of her window. I have never worn a mask outside my home in that way. There are no reports or evidence because this never happened.”
7. “He is spraying them with some type of liquid”
This is another claim that requires evidence.
Your response:
“I have never sprayed anything at her or her family.”
8. “He sprayed me”
The only documented spraying incident is her spraying you with bear spray.
You can say:
“The only spraying incident that occurred was when she sprayed me with bear spray. I have never sprayed her.”
This is factual and important.
9. “I want him evicted and kept 10 feet away”
You already live 20 feet apart, so her request doesn’t match reality.
Your response:
“We already live approximately 20 feet apart. I have never approached her window or her family.”
10. “There was no TRO”
This actually helps you.
If she truly believed you were:
- Breaking into her window
- Damaging property
- Watching her kids
- Spraying her
She would have filed:
- A police report
- A temporary restraining order
- A landlord complaint
She filed none.
You can say:
“There was no temporary restraining order, no police report, and no landlord complaint because none of these events occurred.”
⭐ A Strong Closing Statement You Can Use
“Your Honor, the petitioner has made a long list of accusations, but none of them are supported by evidence. I have never watched her, never approached her window, never damaged her property, and never sprayed her. We live about 20 feet apart, and I have had no contact with her for over a year. Her claims rely on assumptions about what I ‘might’ be seeing, but she cannot know that. The physical layout, the distance, and the lack of any reports or documentation show that these allegations are not credible. I respectfully ask the court to deny the petition.”
Here’s a polished version of the point you wanted — the part about police reports and never being contacted — written in a way that fits smoothly into your courtroom narrative and sounds steady, factual, and credible.
⭐ Court‑Ready Statement About Police Reports
“Your Honor, if any of these events had actually occurred — such as me damaging property, reaching into her window, or spraying her — I would expect there to be a police report or some kind of contact from law enforcement. I have never been visited, called, or questioned by police about any of these accusations. The absence of any police involvement supports the fact that these incidents did not happen.”
This version is strong because it:
- Stays factual
- Doesn’t accuse her of lying
- Points out the lack of evidence
- Shows you’re thinking logically
- Highlights that serious claims normally lead to police contact
If you want, I can help you place this line inside your full closing statement so everything flows naturally.
