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IS IT ONLY AN ARRESTABLE CRIME IF THE STOCKER HARMS THE PERSON THIER STOCKING?
No. In most, if not all states, stalking is a crime in itself -- even if the stalker causes no physical harm. Usually the activity has to involve some express or implied threat, or violate a court order. However, in some states, simply following a person around and being annoying is a crime.
This state lists a number or relevant State statutes. You may find it interesting:
http://members.aol.com/lrfuzz1/StalkingLaws/StateLaws.html
I hope this helps!
- Mike
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Michael Troy
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I will answer questions relating to discrimination law or the 14th Amendment, sexual harrassment, etc. But I can`t give specific legal advice involving specific cases you might have.
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I have worked as an attorney in this area, including several landmark cases involving racial preferences (such as Hopwood v. Texas).
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Former Attorney with the Center for Individual Rights.
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Washington Times
Washington Post
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JD from University of Michigan Law School
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