800-270-8184
Charleston Stalking And Harassment Lawyers in Charleston
Charleston Stalking is a criminal offense and should not be taken lightly
- 24 hour service
- Over 50 years of combined defense experience
- Affordable rates and payment plans
- Call us 800-270-8184 / email info@wiselaws.com
In Charleston West Virginia, stalking can be defined by, a series of actions that are placed on a person in fear for their safety. Stalkers tend to start with repetitious behavior, annoying behavior toward a person by means of the Internet, personal contact, telephone, cell phone, email, fax, in person, car following or other methods of contact. When this unwanted behavior persists and continues on without desire, it is deemed stalking and punishable by Charleston WV and Federal Laws.
A stalking arrest in Charleston West Virginia can be a very severe matter and the Charleston stalking criminal defense lawyers affiliated with Wise Laws, know what needs to be done to defend this stalking charge. Our team of Charleston West Virginia stalking lawyers is knowledgeable in stalking cases. We will review the facts of your case and devise a plan for providing the best possible defense to your stalking indictment. If you have been arrested or indicted for stalking in Charleston WV, a lawyer affiliated with our office is accessible immediately to discuss your stalking case and answer your questions. Please do not hesitate to take advantage of this opportunity, as an initial consultation with a lawyer is free of charge.
Charleston WV Stalking Behavior
- Watch, follow, threaten, harass, loiter, vandalize
- Assault, including sexual, emotional, and physical
- Repeatedly make unwanted cell phone and/or telephone calls
- Send repeated mail, gifts, and/or packages
- Cyber stalk with Internet usage
- Send repeated, unwanted email messages
LAWS AGAINST STALKING IN Charleston
A person is guilty of Charleston stalking when they, "willfully and maliciously and repeatedly follow or harass an additional person and make credible threats with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his or her safety or that of an immediate family member". Stalking can be charged as either a Charleston felony or Charleston misdemeanor resulting in severe penalties.
Explanation of the Charleston West Virginia Stalking Law
In order for an individual to be guilty of stalking, his conduct must be such that a reasonable person in the "victims" shoes would be imminently threatened. The prior relationship and actions of the accused is relevant in this regard, such as, for example, whether any prior threats were made and acted upon. An exception is carved out under the law, however, for group picketing. The Charleston West Virginia lawyers at our firm are experienced in handling criminal cases of this nature and know how to best present the facts so that a client is provided maximum protection.
STALKING VICTIMS Charleston WV
If in fact you are the Charleston West Virginia victim of a stalker, please contact your local law enforcement agency and file a police report. It is likely that Charleston criminal charges would be submitted and filed if there is enough evidence. Alternatively, you may wish to file a restraining order against your stalker to hinder further stalking.
If you are convicted of Charleston West Virginia stalking harassment, you face up to two and one half years imprisonment in a house of correction or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
If you have been charged with this Charleston West Virginia stalking offense, call Wise Laws at 800-270-8184 or CONTACT FORM
