Charged with Harassment or Stalking in Pennsylvania?
Fight Back with an Experienced Defense Lawyer!
Stalking is defined under PA criminal laws as repeatedly
following or committing other acts upon a person with an intent to
place the person in reasonable fear or bodily injury, or otherwise
cause the person substantial emotional distress.
Harassment is the intent to annoy or alarm the other person by
repeatedly committing acts that serve no legitimate purpose.
Both these charges are commonly brought about by disgruntled
ex-boyfriends or girlfriends, and can be fought on the facts and
merits of the claim.
Since these charges can also be elements of a
domestic violence
charge, you need to have an experienced defense lawyer to help work
through these claims, and keep yourself from getting a criminal
record, and facing potentially severe penalties and consequences to
your life. I know how to beat harassment and stalking charges, and
can make the right argument to a judge for a chance at a
dismissal, or to win your case in a trial if necessary.
Call me anytime at (800) 508-6630
for a free consultation on your
case.
Pennsylvania Stalking/Harassment Penalties
Stalking is a Misdemeanor 1 under Pennsylvania
law if it is a first offense, which carries a maximum of 5 years in
prison.
If you are facing a 2nd offense stalking charge or have a prior
domestic violence conviction on your record, you can be charged with
a Felony 3, with a maximum penalty of 7 years in prison.
Harassment may be a Summary Offense or a
Misdemeanor 3, depending on how it is charged. A 3rd degree
misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail.
Stalking/Harassment charges are also in the category of domestic
violence, if you have a legally qualified domestic relationship with
the alleged victim. Please consult my
Pennsylvania domestic violence page for more details.
Call for an Absolutely Free Legal Consultation on Pennsylvania
Harassment or Stalking Charges
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Pennsylvania. I'll listen to the facts of your case, and let you
know what you can do to fight these charges, and protect yourself
from the potentially harsh consequences a criminal conviction can
bring to your life. Call me now.
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