New York City Criminal Defense Attorney - Stalking / Harassment Cases
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Harassment (P.L. 240.26)
Generally, harassment has to do with unwanted conduct intended to harass,
annoy, threaten, or alarm someone. This can occur via telephone, email,
text, voicemail, or any other means of communication. Interestingly, harassment,
in New York, can either be physical or non-physical even though it is
generally thought of as based on non-physical conduct. The physical version
of harassment under 240.26 (see the assault page) can either be committed in the course of an assault or the result of
an assault that does not produce injury. Aggravated Harassment, under
240.30 of the penal law, can be based on a shove, strike, kick, or other
physical contact due to certain intolerance or bigotry.
Contact a qualified New York City criminal defense lawyer immediately if
you have been accused of stalking. New York City Criminal Defense Attorney
Lance Fletcher can offer clients unparalleled representation. His experiences
as a former prosecutor has proven to be invaluable when defending stalking
cases and he is prepared to represent his clients up to and including trial.
Common New York Misdemeanor Harassment Charges:
- P.L. 240.30 - Aggravated Harassment
- P.L. 240.26 - Harassment
Possible penalties for misdemeanor stalking can include the following:
- Jail - up to 1 year (P.L. 60.01)
- Probation - 3 years
- Jail and probation
- Interim probation supervision
- A permanent criminal record
- Restitution
- Reparation
- Community service
- DNA Sample
- Immigration consequences