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Wilmington Stalking And Harassment Lawyers in Wilmington

Wilmington Stalking is a criminal offense and should not be taken lightly In Wilmington, 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 Wilmington and Federal Laws.


A stalking arrest in Wilmington can be a very severe matter and the Wilmington stalking criminal defense lawyers affiliated with Wise Laws, know what needs to be done to defend this stalking charge. Our team of Wilmington 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 Wilmington, 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.


Wilmington 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 Wilmington

    A person is guilty of Wilmington 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 Wilmington felony or Wilmington misdemeanor resulting in severe penalties.


    Explanation of the Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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.


    Victims of Stalking in Wilmington

    If in fact you are the Wilmington victim of a stalker, please contact your local law enforcement agency and file a police report. It is likely that Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington stalking offense, call Wise Laws.


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