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Stalking can mean different things in different circumstances. A stalker can be someone who is fixated on a celebrity, follows him or her around and makes menacing phone calls. More commonly, an accused stalker is an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. New York's stalking laws are broad and encompass much conduct that a person may not consider criminal. Moreover, in the Facebook and Internet era, most current stalking cases involve the use of e-mail and other social media.
The Law Office of Mark A. Bederow, P.C., represents clients accused of all kinds of stalking and harassing behavior, whether it involves:
- A stranger
- A celebrity
- Someone with whom you once had a relationship
- A member of your own household or family
What Is Stalking?
Stalking is recognized as a form of menacing. It includes repeated, unwanted contact with the stalker that the victim finds intimidating. Actions that may constitute stalking can include:
- Phone calls
- Texts
- E-mails
- Use of social media
- Letters
- Eavesdropping (New York eavesdropping laws refer to wire tapping and using a device to overhear or intercept a conversation not intended for you to hear)
- Following someone
- Cyberstalking
Our criminal defense attorney, Mark A. Bederow, will review the facts of your case and develop a defense strategy designed to achieve a positive outcome in your case. Frequently, the alleged stalking does not rise to the level of criminal activity. Many cases are ultimately dismissed by prosecutors or acquitted by juries because defense counsel is able to demonstrate effectively that the actions involved are not threatening.
If you have been charged with stalking, please contact New York City stalking charge defense lawyer Mark A. Bederow by e-mail or call 212-803-1293.
