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Question: Could you get in trouble for stalking someone?

Answer:

Stalking is a felony offense. If you are prosecuted as a juvenile, you can be placed on probation or sent to prison until you turn 18. If you are prosecuted as an adult, you can receive either probation or imprisonment. The length of imprisonment depends on which offense you are convicted of. Copies of the 3 related statutes follow this message. They are stalking (ARS 13-2923), aggravated harassment ARS13-2921.01 and harassment (ARS 13-3921).

You should be aware that stalking behavior is considered very dangerous and very serious, and the police will actively pursue any legal means to stop the behavior, including repeated arrests.


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On 02/27/09
amy from TN said:
I have been stalked for three years. I got an order of protection in july against my stalker. In December it got worse. My stalker finallly got arrested. I am working for court now. I a almost at peace.
On 05/04/06
AV from AZ said:
One time i was accused of stalking and a restaining order was put against me...by a guy who raped me! He is scary I never see him and i hope i never will
On 06/02/05
Sara from Othr said:
On November 2004, it was not fair when 2 people were stalking me. I called security and I called the police, thereafter. Security was helpful compared to the police. The police made unreasonable requests. What do I do?The police never told me that she will be arrested if she chases me. What do I do?
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