Arrested for Stalking in Riverside: Prosecution and Punishment
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Stephen Klarich
March 4, 2011
To prove that the defendant is guilty of this crime, the People must prove that:
1. The defendant willfully and maliciously harassed or willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly followed another person;and2. The defendant made a credible threat with the intent to place the other person in reasonable fear for her safety or for the safety of her immediate family.
Harassing means engaging in a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously annoys, alarms, torments, or terrorizes the person and that serves no legitimate purpose. A course of conduct means two or more acts occurring over a period of time, however short, demonstrating a continuous purpose.
Under penal code section 646.9(a), this crime is considered a wobbler, which means that the district attorney will have discretion in filing the case as a felony or misdemeanor. If the case is file as a felony, the maximum time in prison a person could receive for this crime would be up to 3 years. However, if the case is filed as a misdemeanor, then the maximum time in county jail a person could receive would be up to one year.
If you or a loved one have been accused or charged with this crime, it is very important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately, like the attorneys at Wallin & Klarich. We have over 30 years of experienced handling this type of matters and can assist you in obtaining the best possible result. Call the law firm of Wallin & Klarich today at, (877) 466-5245 to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney about your case.
Stephen Klarich
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Stephen D. Klarich is one of the most highly respected sex crime attorneys in Southern California. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of the law make Mr. Klarich a premiere Southern California attorney. Mr. Klarich founded Wallin & Klarich in 1981. As the senior partner of Wallin & Klarich, Mr. Klarich has been successfully representing clients for more than 38 years. Clients come to him for help in matters involving sex offenses, murder, violent crimes, misdemeanors, felonies and other sex crimes. View all posts by Stephen D. Klarich.
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