Stalking Defense Lawyer

Cyber-Stalking and Harassment

At Seltzer Law, PA, we have taught Demystifying Cyber Crime for the past several years at Florida Judicial College. The results of our cases attest to the extensive experience we have in successfully resolving not only computer crimes but in general, criminal defense matters, including stalking charges. We operate in a slightly different manner than many firms in that we take the charges against you and our responsibility in defending them very seriously; you are not just a case file. We make ourselves available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and don't use a phone service, as we know our help may be needed at any time. An experienced South Florida stalking criminal defense attorney and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor from our firm can be easily reached if you have been accused of the crime of stalking.

Under Florida law, stalking is communicating or physically following someone for no legitimate reason, in a way that causes emotional distress. Stalking includes harassment in person, over the internet, on the telephone or anywhere else where the victim can be reached. In fact, cyber-stalking is explicitly prohibited under Florida law. The law is vague about the difference between mere persistence and genuine harassing and stalking behavior and it may ultimately be up to the judgment of law enforcement officers. A committed Fort Lauderdale stalking criminal defense attorney can clear up cases that are simply misunderstandings or "he said, she said" situations.

Stalking Crime Penalties

A conviction for stalking carries punishments from probation to up to five years in state prison, depending on the circumstances. A defendant may be charged with aggravated stalking if he or she makes a credible threat of violence, violates a restraining order or other court order, repeats the offense or stalks a minor under 16. If you are accused of any of these, you face possible prison time and should get help from a Miami stalking criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. You may not have violated the law and the charges you face may be based on exaggerated claims or an attempt to gain an advantage in a domestic situation. In these instances, an experienced defense team can be to your distinct advantage. We provide representation to Florida residents as well as people from around the U.S.

For more information, see Florida Statute 784.048: Stalking.

Contact a stalking defense lawyer from our fi rm if you are accused of stalking and need proven legal assistance in fighting the charges.