Nobody enjoys a break-up, but sometimes it’s time to call it quits. When a boyfriend decided he was done with his relationship after only three weeks together, his girlfriend did not take it well. In fact, she allegedly called her ex-boyfriend over 77,000 times in one week. The boyfriend claimed she called him 77,639 times (using up to three phones at the same time) 24 hours a day on his cell phone, home phone, and work phone. On top of that, she sent him 1,937 emails, 41,229 text messages, and 647 letters along with leaving him 217 sung messages.
What is Stalking in Greeley?
Colorado law has defined many different circumstances which fall under our Stalking statute – C.R.S. 18-3-602. The one that relates to this case is:
(c) Repeatedly follows, approaches, contacts, places under surveillance, or makes any form of communication with another person, a member of that person’s immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship in a manner that would cause a reasonable person to suffer serious emotional distress and does cause that person, a member of that person’s immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship to suffer serious emotional distress. For purposes of this paragraph (c), a victim need not show that he or she received professional treatment or counseling to show that he or she suffered serious emotional distress.
It is important to note that all an accuser has to do is claim that they suffered serious emotional distress in order to get you charged with Stalking in Greeley, Erie and Evans. There is no real measurement of emotional distress. The statute even states that no treatment or counseling is needed. Basically, this gives the victim full power. Imagine a vengeful ex-girlfriend, still reeling over your break-up, calls the police to report you as repeatedly contacting her over the phone and in person. All she would have to do is claim the contact caused her serious emotional distress and you could be facing Stalking charges.
Have you been charged with Stalking? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Stalking? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Domestic Violence Stalking in Weld County
Domestic Violence can be added to any crime that occurs between two people who have been in an intimate relationship.
Because the case above is so extreme, Stalking is probably the appropriate charge for this woman. In Colorado, the charges would be aggravated with the Domestic Violence sentence enhancer. Domestic Violence can be added to any crime that occurs between two people who have been in an intimate relationship. In this case, The charge would be Domestic Violence Stalking, which is treated more seriously by judges and District Attorneys. Domestic Violence cases often make headlines when men and women commit extreme crimes following a breakup. In these cases, government officials are criticized for not being tougher on crime. The DV addition would require the woman to pay for and complete Domestic Violence treatment along with other penalties.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Domestic Violence Stalking in Weld, Morgan or Logan County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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