Waco Stalking Lawyer

When you have been accused of stalking, you could be facing severe consequences. A Waco stalking lawyer could explain the potential penalties for your charge and build a solid defense that could get it dismissed or the penalties reduced.

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Understanding the Offense of Stalking

Under Texas law, stalking is considered a pattern of repeated behavior directed at one specific individual that would cause a reasonable person to be afraid.

Stalking often feels like a threat or is accompanied by verbal threats. It may involve surveillance of a person, or someone could also be accused if they send repeated threatening letters in the mail.

A Waco lawyer who understands stalking laws could explain these concepts to you and how your charges relate to the law.

Penalties for a Stalking Conviction

Penalties vary depending on the severity of the offense and if it is repeated. A first-time stalking conviction could result in two to ten years in prison and fines of up to $10,000. The severity of the stalking offense may be higher if the following elements accompanied the stalking behavior:

• Threats of physical violence; or
• Actual physical violence that harmed the other person.

Similarly, the penalties could be more severe if the individual who was allegedly stalked was:

• A minor;
• An elderly person;
• A disabled person; or
• A public servant.

Besides the legal penalties that may result from a stalking conviction, you could also face personal hardships because of the conviction. For example, you may lose your job or have trouble finding one.

If the person who accused you of stalking obtains a protective order, you may not be able to go to school in the same places, shop in the same neighborhoods, or work in the same area. A Waco stalking attorney could explain these consequences in further detail during an initial consultation.

How a Lawyer Could Defend Your Case

A Waco attorney could defend your stalking case in several different ways, depending on the unique attributes of your situation. Some examples of defense strategies include the following:

• Mistaken identity. The alleged victim mistook you for the person who was threatening them;
• Lack of intent to cause fear. A reasonable person would not have been frightened by your actions;
• Lack of a pattern of behaviors. You did not regularly behave in the way that the alleged victim thought of as stalking; and
• Lack of credibility. The alleged victim has a history of falsely accusing people of stalking.

An experienced lawyer could perform a thorough investigation of your case and put together a strong defense that could get your charges dismissed or your penalties reduced. Call The Greening Law Group for more information.

Discuss Your Situation With a Waco Stalking Attorney

A stalking conviction could put you in jail, leave you financially struggling, and ruin your professional and personal reputation. Turn to a Waco stalking lawyer who understands the law and could build a strong defense for your best interests.

When you contact The Greening Law Group, our seasoned criminal defense attorneys will schedule a case evaluation. We want you to succeed in the courtroom and in life; call us today to learn how.