California has some of the toughest stalking laws in the entire nation, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no hope if you’ve been accused of stalking online or in-person. Find out more info about stalking and harassment charges in California below, and most of all, contact expert stalking defense attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm, who will offer you specific legal advice for your case and represent your best interests every step of the way. Schedule a free consultation now by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or sending an online message by clicking “CONTACT” above.
California’s online harassment and stalking policies
According to California state law, stalking can be defined as following harassing, and/or threatening someone until it causes him or her to fear for their own safely and/or the safety of their family. Sending harassing emails, texts, or messages on social media can be considered stalking. Over half of all stalking charges in California involve people who already know each other.
Stalking can be prosecuted as either a felony or a misdemeanor charge, depending on the circumstances of the case. If the defendant already has a stalking conviction on his or her record, the charge will automatically be a felony.
Potential penalties for stalking
Misdemeanor stalking convictions may be punished with probation and up to a year in jail, whereas felony convictions carry a penalty of between 16 months-5 years in state prison. If there are aggravation conditions such as serious injury to the victim or the use of a weapon, more jail time may be required. If either or both of these situational factors exist, a judge could order counseling and issue a restraining order against the defendant.
Innocent or guilty, you deserve the best stalking attorney in California
When Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm represents you, you’ll be confident that the ideal outcome of your case will be reached, whether that’s absolute proof of your innocence or the lightest possible penalty issued for a conviction. There are excellent strategies that can be employed in your case, whether it’s proving that the alleged victim is falsely accusing the defendant, or perhaps what the defendant said or typed falls under the protections of free speech, so the accusations are groundless.
Whatever the case may be, you need someone you can count on to represent you—Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm. He’s Southern California’s most successful criminal defense attorney, and he will fight for your rights. Contact him today for a free consultation about your specific situation.
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