... Further, the defendant continues, the judge's instruction was highly prejudicial because it
improperly suggested to the jury that his statements and actions may have had criminal
connotations when, in the defendant's view, the evidence against him was far from overwhelming. ...
... The underlying policies of Gonsalves urge us not to extend its holding to a case where the
police have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. ... Id. at 663. A reasonable suspicion
of criminal activity is justification to act in a more intrusive manner. ...
... On February 3, the defendant had the formal written demand delivered by hand to the plaintiff.
In the letter, the defendant notified the plaintiff of his intent to apply for criminal charges against
him if he (the plaintiff) failed to provide payment as promised. ...