Have You Been Arrested for Stalking?

If you or someone you care about has been charged with Criminal Harassment or Stalking or even questioned by the police, the stakes are high. The consequences of a criminal conviction can include jail or prison time, large fines and a mark on your record that can have a serious impact on your plans for the future.

The following Nevada Stalking/ Harassment Statute details the potential consequences associated with a conviction.

NRS 200.575 Stalking: Definitions; penalties.

1. A person who, without lawful authority, willfully or maliciously engages in a course of conduct that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated or harassed, and that actually causes the victim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated or harassed, commits the crime of stalking. Except where the provisions of subsection 2 or 3 are applicable, a person who commits the crime of stalking:

(a) For the first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) For any subsequent offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

2. A person who commits the crime of stalking and in conjunction therewith threatens the person with the intent to cause him to be placed in reasonable fear of death or substantial bodily harm commits the crime of aggravated stalking. A person who commits the crime of aggravated stalking shall be punished for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 15 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.

If you have been arrested on a Stalking charge, it’s important that you don't delay in speaking with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Often, law enforcement will want you to make a statement, or provide them with information. However, this is almost never a good idea to do without first consulting with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Preparing your Defense

Although you may have been arrested, or even charged with Stalking, there is still hope. A Stalking charge does not equal a conviction, and there are many steps a criminal defense attorney can take to ensure that your rights are protected. An experienced attorney may be able to determine if there are constitutional issues related to the search of the defendant's home, vehicle, or person, and a motion to suppress evidence may be appropriate. Protect your rights and contact our office to schedule a free consultation.