What are Felony Threats of Violence?
The definition is: Whoever threatens, directly or indirectly, to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, vehicle or facility of public transportation or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience, or in a reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.
This is more than an off-the-cuff expression of frustration or statement made for dramatic effect. A threat under this statute must be serious and sincere, as it is a felony by definition.
What is Stalking/Pattern of Harassment?
Stalking is defined as: A person who engages in stalking concerning a single victim or one or more members of a single household which the actor knows or has reason to know would cause the victim under the circumstances to feel terrorized or to fear bodily harm and which does cause this reaction on the part of the victim. To be charged with stalking, there must be two or more acts alleged within five years, and it is a felony.
What is Harassment?
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Directly or indirectly, or through third parties, manifests a purpose or intent to injure the person, property, or rights of another by the commission of an unlawful act;
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Follows, monitors, or pursues another, whether in person or through any available technological or other means;
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Returns to the property of another if the actor is without claim of right to the property or consent of one with authority to consent;
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Repeatedly makes telephone calls, sends text messages, or induces a victim to make telephone calls to the actor, whether or not conversation ensues;
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Makes or causes the telephone of another repeatedly or continuously to ring;
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Repeatedly mails or delivers or causes the delivery by any means, including electronically, of letters, telegrams, messages, packages, through assistive devices for people with vision impairments or hearing loss, or any communication made through any available technologies or other objects;
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Knowingly makes false allegations against a peace officer concerning the officer's performance of official duties with intent to influence or tamper with the officer's performance of official duties; or
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Uses another's personal information, without consent, to invite, encourage, or solicit a third party to engage in a sexual act with the person.
Are There Defenses to Stalking or Pattern of Harassment?
Yes. From simple denial to revealing a set-up, creative theories of defense can be presented. Every case is different, which means every case has a story to tell. If you or someone close to you has been charged with Stalking, Harassment, or a related offense, Catherine can help.
With her extensive experience in representing clients accused of Harassment-related crimes, Catherine is well-equipped to help you tell your story. Call today for a free consultation and to start preparing your defense with a trusted professional.
What is Domestic Assault by Strangulation?
Are There Defenses to Domestic Assault by Strangulation?
With her extensive experience in representing clients accused of Domestic related crimes, Catherine can help you tell your story. Call today for a free consultation and to start preparing your defense.
