Arrested in New York for Stalking?
Do not take New York Stalking charges lightly. Stalking is taken very seriously by the New York Distict Attorney Offices: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
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- Former NY Prosecutor
- Former Assistant District Attorney &
- Former Adjucnt Law Professor
What is Stalking in New York?
In New York, no matter which county you have been arrested in, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens or Staten Island, Stalking charges are very serious.
There are (4) different types of Stalking ranging from Misdemeanor Stalking charges to Felony Stalking charges; Ranging from Stalking in the Fourth degree, which is a B Misdemeanor, to the highest charge of Stalking which is Stalking in the First degree, a D Felony. Stalking means that an accused stalker places the victim in fear for his safety by involuntarily showing up or following or initiating contact through some type of communication or starting another type of communication after the victim has asked for all communication to stop. After an accused stalker or stalking defendant is told to stop this conduct, the law uses a "reasonable person" standard to determine whether any further contact would place a person/victim in fear for his/her safety.
As a New York Stalking Lawyer, Jason Steinberger understands that the Offices of the District Attorney in New York, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are very sensitive to Stalking cases because they have potential to lead to serious injury, more serious crimes and more serious criminal charges. Unfortunately, many stalking cases have turned into assault, sex crimes, rapes, kidnapping, robbery and even murder. That's why the Courts, after an arrest on a stalking charges, issue an Order of Protection in the name of the victim or complainant. The purpose of the Stalking Order of Protection is to stop all contact and communication between the accused stalking defendant and the vicitm. It is important to note that stalking cases focus on the mind set of the parties; Was it reasonable for the alleged victim to fear for his/her safety because of what the accused did? Was there a legitimate purpose for the accused to interact with the alleged victim?
That is why, Jason A. Steinberger is the right choice to represent you if you are facing criminal Stalking charges in New York City.