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Criminal Defense Attorney – Legal Help for Stalking or Harassment Crimes

Are you a victim of stalking or harassment? Are you accused of stalking or harassment crimes? The experienced criminal defense attorney at Perna & Abracht, LLC can help protect your rights and reduce penalties. Visit https://pa4law.com/criminal-defense-attorney-pennsylvania/ for more.

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Criminal Defense Attorney – Legal Help for Stalking or Harassment Crimes

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  1. Stalking and Harassment Crimes in Pennsylvania What You Ought to Know

  2. In Pennsylvania, stalking and harassment come with harsh penalties, resulting in fines, prison time, probation, and a criminal record. If you have been charged with these crimes, it may affect your ability to find employment and housing.

  3. What is Stalking? Stalking is a course of conduct or unwanted behavior which threatens to cause either physical or emotional harm to an individual. Stalking can be charged as a first-degree misdemeanor or third-degree felony, depending on the circumstances.

  4. Examples of Stalking ⮚ Repeated calling, texting, or emailing ⮚ Showing up at the victim’s workplace or home ⮚ Taking photos of the victim without the individual’s consent ⮚ Threatening to hurt the victim’s loved ones or pets

  5. Penalties for Stalking If an individual is charged with stalking, he or she can face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine in Pennsylvania. If it’s a third-degree felony conviction, the defendant may end up in jail for seven years and with a fine of $15000.

  6. What is Harassment? Harassment is a course of conduct that is intended to harass, annoy, or alarm another person through acts like striking, touching, using threatening words or foul language, kicking, abusive drawings, and more.

  7. Penalties for Harassment Usually, harassment is charged as a summary offense and includes 90 days of jail time with a $300 fine. If you are convicted of third-degree misdemeanors for harassment in Pennsylvania, you may face up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.

  8. Charged with a stalking or harassment crime? Our experienced criminal defense attorneys can help you! Visit https://pa4law.com/criminal-defense-attorney-pennsylvania/ for more. Call: 610-444-0933 today!

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