Topic: Harassment, Stalking and Extortion Laws

Harassment and Stalking Laws: For Harassing Phone Calls See: How to Put an End to Unwanted or Harassing Phone Calls. And, in the community or on the Internet. Every state has laws which can be used to protect FSOs and their family. Know the law before calling the police as they may want to dismiss what you are complaining about, knowing the law may help you in filing a complaint. Analyzing Stalking Laws Model Stalking Statute This page lists the most applicable state crimes addressing stalking. However, depending on the facts of the case, a stalker might also be charged with other crimes, such as trespassing, intimidation of a witness, breaking and entering, etc. Check your state code or consult with your local prosecutor about other charges that might apply in a particular case. *Laws Current through November 14, 2012 States: States: States: Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands   Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas U.S. Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming   In addition to State laws below: Families Affirming Community Safety (FACTS) HARASSMENT in Nevada Extortion Laws: Extortion is probably more easily recognized by the less formal term of "blackmail". Please choose a state from the list below for state-specific definitions and statutes for, including in depth overviews of select states' offenses, penalties, and more. States: States: States: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming For now, have a great day and a better tomorrow. eAdvocate (BACK to the Top Page)