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According to the Associated Press, Michael Barrett, 48, accepted a deal to plead guilty to interstate stalking and was sentenced to 27 months in prison. Barrett is known for filming hours of nude video of ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews through hotel room peepholes. He stalked her in three states while staying at the same hotels as Andrews and rigged her room doors with special cameras.

It is a very serious crime to stalk someone is California. Under California Penal Code Section 646.9, stalking is committed when a person willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or willfully and maliciously harasses another person and who makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his or her safety, or the safety of his or her immediate family.

Stalking is considered to be a “wobbler.” This means that the prosecution has discretion to charge a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor conviction is punishable by imprisonment in county jail for up to one year, or a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment. A felony conviction is punishable by imprisonment in state prison for up to three years and a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

If you or a loved one is facing stalking charges, it is important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have over 30 years of experience handling all types of criminal matters, including stalking. Our attorneys will fight for your rights and provide all the possible defenses in your case. Call us today at (888) 280-6839 or visit us on our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

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