STALKING
Jefferson County Missouri Stalking Lawyer
Stalking
Everyone is familiar with stalking incidents as they are often mentioned in media accounts in the context of celebrities and the paparazzi. However, most stalking cases actually involve domestic companions, estranged spouses, or romantic or other obsessions with some person.
Stalking is the uninvited pursuit of another person. This could involve following someone, showing up at someone’s home or work place, making unwanted phone calls, or leaving messages for a person either through a physical act or by some electronic medium. What makes stalking different than harassment is that stalking is more than a single event. Stalking is normally charged when there is a pattern of harassing behavior that is meant to cause harm or distress. It includes recurrent harassing or intimidating behavior toward another person, who can be a total stranger, an acquaintance, current or past girlfriend or spouse, or just about anyone else.
We represent individuals charged with the following types of Stalking and related offenses:
- Stalking, First Degree
- Stalking, Second Degree
- Invasion of Privacy
- Unlawful Posting Information Over Internet
Stalking charges are common in domestic violence cases, where one person has threatened violence against their significant other. Criminal charges are often filed in stalking cases; however, the alleged perpetrator may also find themselves the subject of an order of protection (restraining order). An order of protection is issued by a judge and orders the defendant to cease all contact with an alleged victim, remain a specified distance away from them, or any other restriction that the court may deem appropriate under the circumstances. Violating an order of protection is taken seriously by courts and will often result in jail time.
Missouri Stalking Attorney
If you or someone you know has been arrested or charged with stalking, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. Many times, these cases are limited to the issuing of an order of protection, however, if criminal charges are filed you will likely be facing jail time or a significant fine. Also, in the event that an order of protection is issued against you, or should you violate an order of protection, this will affect your ability to purchase or own a firearm.
If you have been arrested, or are under suspicion for stalking in Jefferson County, St. Francois County, St. Louis County, Ste. Genevieve County, Washington County or Franklin County Missouri, including the cities of Arnold, Barnhart, Bloomsdale, Byrnes Mill, Cedar Hill, Crystal City, Desloge, DeSoto, Dittmer, Eureka, Farmington, Festus, Fredericktown, French Village, Herculaneum, High Ridge, Hillsboro, Horine, House Springs, Imperial, Mapaville, Mine La Motte, Mineral Point, Morse Mill, Olympian Village, Park Hills, Perryville, Pevely, Potosi, Ste. Genevieve, or Valles Mines, exercise your right to remain silent and to speak to an attorney immediately and contact the Lednick Law Firm to get a former Jefferson County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney on your side. Contact us at (636) 638-2150 for a free consultation.
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