People v. Peterson | What Does The Prosecutor Have To Prove To Convict You Of Stalking In California
People v. Peterson | What Does The Prosecutor Have to Prove to Convict You of Stalking? Stalking is a serious criminal offense. It involves persistent and unwanted attention, harassment, or communication directed towards an individual without their consent. In California, stalking is considered a criminal offense and is punishable by law. California has specific laws in place to protect individuals from being stalked. The state’s Penal Code defines stalking as…
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Will I Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Stalking in California? (PC 646.9)
Will I Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Stalking in California? (PC 646.9) Is stalking a sex crime? You might think the answer is “no,” but in some cases, you could be required to register as a sex offender if you are convicted of stalking. Why? It depends on your motivation for committing the crime. Under California Penal Code Section 646.9, stalking is any sort of willful conduct…
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When is Stalking Considered a Crime? (PC 646.9)
When is Stalking Considered a Crime? (PC 646.9) “Facebook stalking.” “Internet stalking.” People often throw around the word “stalking” when referencing someone who is “checking in” on another person without that person’s knowledge. However, the legal definition of stalking is much more specific than the way you may be used to hearing the term. Let’s clarify how California law defines the crime of stalking. California Stalking Laws (PC 646.9) Under…
Read MoreCan You Be Convicted of Stalking if You Never Made a Threat? (PC 646.9)
Can You Be Convicted of Stalking if You Never Made a Threat? (PC 646.9) According to California Penal Code Section 646.9(a), any person who “follows or willfully and maliciously harasses another person and who makes a credible threat” to that person is guilty of the crime of stalking. A “credible threat” is defined as a verbal or written threat, or a threat implied by a pattern of conduct made with…
Read More5 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Stalking in San Bernardino County
5 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Stalking in San Bernardino County In response to a number of high-profile incidents, California enacted the country’s first stalking law in 1990. Today, all fifty states and the federal government have anti-stalking statutes on the books. However, California’s anti-stalking laws remain some of the toughest laws in the country. If you are charged with stalking in San Bernardino, it is important…
Read MoreHow Can Wallin & Klarich Help Me If I Am Facing Stalking Charges In Orange County? – PC 646.9
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…
Read MoreYou can be Charged With Felony Stalking for Simply Following a Girl You Like
You can be Charged With Felony Stalking for Simply Following a Girl You Like The scary answer is YES. If you see a girl at a bar and you talk to her and you ask her out and she says NO. Then you happen to see her a few days later at a mall or another location and she gets in her car. You decide to follow her because you…
Read MoreI Need A Restraining Order Against Someone In Orange County; What Do I Do??
I Need A Restraining Order Against Someone In Orange County; What Do I Do?? There are several restraining order options in California. A skilled Los Angeles Restraining Order attorney with experience in Domestic Violence Law will know how to work with the court, law enforcement officers and/or battered women’s shelters to help you take immediate steps and file the right type of restraining order. California Restraining Order Options • Emergency…
Read MoreHow to Determine whether One’s Conduct Amounts to Stalking under California Penal Code 646.9
How to Determine whether One's Conduct Amounts to Stalking under California Penal Code 646.9 Under California Penal Code Section 646.9, “stalking” is defined as willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following or harassing another person and making a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear of their safety or the safety of their family. California’s stalking law also applies to cyber-stalking, or threats and harassing behavior committed…
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