While simple "stalking" is ordinarily charged as a misdemeanor, the offense of "aggravated staking" as set out below in FSS.784.048(3), is a third degree felony:
784.048 Stalking; definitions; penalties
(3) Any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person, and makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury of the person, or the person's child, sibling, spouse, parent, or dependent, commits the offense of aggravated stalking, a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
In addition to the offenses listed above, there are a number of otherwise misdemeanor assaults and batteries that are reclassified to felonies based upon the victim being a member of a protected class. examples include, but are not limited to:
- law enforcement officers
- correctional officers
- firefighters
- school system employees
- code inspectors
- persons 65 years of age or older
- emergency care workers
- public transportation workers
STALKING IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE THAT OFTEN INCLCUDES HEARINGS FOR AN INJUNCTION. THESE CASES OFTEN ARISE WHERE PEOPLE ARE FEUDING. BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS PENALTIES, THEY SHOULD BE DEFENDED AGGRESSIVELY. CALL THE DEFENSE GROUP AT 1-800-INNOCENT OR ONE OF OUR LOCAL NUMBERS FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION.
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