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Another View: Actually, more specific information is required in order to answer the question. 'Harassment' is a very broad and subjective topic and can take many forms, some of which (i.e.: stalking - verbal abuse - curse and abuse - assault - etc) can be, and are, offenses for which the perpetrator can be charged.
In Britain harassment is a crime.
Recently a young woman was jailed for harassing a well known footballer. Generally though, the punishment is a slap on the wrist.
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∙ 14y agoIn some jurisdictions, yes, it can be.
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Is harassment illegal?
Yes it is a crime and you can serve time for doing it. The question was not whether it was a criminal offense. Even race harassment or sexual harassment at work are illegal, although they are civil offenses, not crimes.
How long does a summarry offense harassment charge stay on your record?
If it was a criminal charge, and it was committed after your 18th birthday, it will always appear.
What is a criminal offense for surveillance?
Unauthorized 'surveillance' of a person by a non-law enforcement citizen could be prosecuted as 'harassment' or possibly as a "peeping tom."
Is blackmail a criminal or a civil offense?
Blackmail is a criminal offense.
Is sexual harassment a criminal or civil case?
Sexual Harassment is a civil case, it is not criminal and would be handled as a civil suit. Criminally, it is classified as Harassment. If you wish to report the sexual harassment to policy, the offender will be charged with harassment.
Can you get jail time for a second degree harassment charge in New york state?
Yes, it's a criminal offense, which means that there is jail time associated with it IF the judge chooses to.
Is driving while intoxicated a civil or criminal offense?
It is a criminal offense.
How can a civil offense be a criminal offense?
It cannot.
Can you have a charge taken off your criminal record that's been repealed?
Under the ex post facto rule, you cannot be charged with a criminal offense if it was not a criminal offense at the time you committed it. By the same token, if you committed a criminal offense that has since been repealed (meaning this is no longer a criminal offense) you still are considered having a criminal record for that offense.
Can being charge for harassment go on your permanent record?
Most likely it will.... but when you turn 18 you can have it expunged Don't worry... Just don't do it again!Additional: The above answer assumes that the question is referring to a juvenile record, and is answered correctly. . . insofar as it goes.However, if you are referring to an ADULT criminal history record - - if the "harassment" charge resulted in a criminal charge or, was escalated into a charge of 'stalking' THAT criminal offense WILL appear on your permanent ADULT criminal history record.
Is a DUI a criminal offense or not in the state of VA?
Yes, DUI is a criminal offense in the Commonwealth of VA.
Is driving under the influence considered a criminal offense?
Its not a criminal offense but you can still go to jail for it.
