How Can Wallin & Klarich Help Me If I Am Facing Stalking Charges In Orange County? – PC 646.9
You have made several attempts to woo the woman of your dreams. However, she does not respond favorably to those attempts. In fact, now you face stalking charges. If you find yourself facing stalking charges in Orange County, you should immediately contact our experienced Orange County stalking defense attorneys to secure an aggressive defense.
Punishment for Stalking in Orange County
You potentially face a harsh punishment if you are convicted of stalking under PC 646.9. Stalking is a “wobbler” meaning it can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor depending upon your criminal history and the facts of your particular case.
If convicted of misdemeanor stalking, you could be imprisoned in county jail for up to one year and/or fined a maximum of $1,000. The judge may also issue a restraining or stay away order forbidding you from contacting the victim.
If convicted of felony stalking, you could be imprisoned in county jail for 16 months, two or three years.
If the victim is a protected-party listed in a court-issued protective order, such as a restraining order, and you are convicting of stalking that person, you face imprisonment in state prison for 2, 3, or 5 years.
Prosecution of Stalking
In order to convict you of stalking the prosecution must prove the following two elements:
• You willfully and maliciously harassed or repeatedly followed a person; AND
• You made a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his/her safety or the safety of his/her immediate family
A threat is credible when, based on your conduct:
• A normal person would fear for his/her safety or the safety of his/her immediate family; AND
• You are capable and have the means of actually carrying out the threat
Orange County Stalking Defense Attorney
The defense attorneys from Wallin & Klarich have been successfully defending our clients accused of stalking for over 40 years. This solid experience allows us to be well-versed in all possible legal defenses to a stalking charge in order to use those most favorable to you in your case.
When you retain Wallin & Klarich our immediate task will be to do extensive fact-gathering of information relevant to your case. We will get a complete statement from you of all the relevant facts you are aware of. We will also contact every potentially favorable relevant witness and interview him/her.
Armed with a thorough factual understanding of your case, we will design the most effective legal defense strategy with the goal to help you avoid jail and other harsh consequences. We will do everything in our power to raise strong and effective defenses that are specific to your case.
If you are facing stalking charges, you deserve the quality representation that Wallin & Klarich can provide. Wallin & Klarich has over 40 years of experience successfully defending our clients facing stalking charges and helping them avoid jail time. We have the skill and experience to help you win your case. Our offices are located in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, West Covina, Victorville, Torrance, and Sherman Oaks. Call us today at (877) 4-NO-JAIL or (877) 466-5245. We will be there when you call.
