Is Cyberstalking a Crime? One of the most misunderstood – but also most common – sexual harassment crimes is a violation known as cyber stalking. Up to 40% of U.S. adults report that they have been harassed or stalked online. With our ever-present electronic devices – smartphones, computers, tablets, iPads – we are all online almost constantly. It is […]
Michigan Stalking Laws: Everything You Need to Know Statistics show that 1 in every 12 women will be victims of stalking in their lifetime, compared to one in every 45 men, with 1.4 million people being stalked in America every year. Stalking can have a tremendous psychological impact on the victims, and it has been known to cause anxiety, depression, and insomnia to […]
What is Aggravated Stalking in Michigan? In the state of Michigan, stalking and aggravated stalking are unique charges. They also have very different consequences and penalties. If convicted of simple stalking in Michigan, you will face misdemeanor charges that carry jail time of up to a year and fines under $1,000. On the other hand, an aggravated stalking conviction carries much […]