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The charges could be worded as telephone harassment or telephone mis-use or repeated/obscene phone calls...or harass a course of conduct.
In some states if the harassing calls included threats of violence or property damage the charge could be terroristic threats..
The penalty for harassment by telephone vary from state to state such as $500 fine and/or up to 1 year in jail.
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∙ 9y agoThe punishment for phone harassment can vary greatly depending on the harassment that takes place. The punishment is typically a fine that ranges from 250 to 2,500 dollars.
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Do you have to have proof harasement to file harassment charges in Pennsylvania?
As with all offenses, you must have some CREDIBLE evidence that the harassment is taking place. Video, audio, eyewitnesses, etc. Criminal charges are not brought simply on unsubstantiated claims.
Can you sue someone who shame you?
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What are the charges for harassment on the computer in Louisiana?
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How do you get harassment charges dropped?
false charges
Is phone harassment a law?
No. It is illegal to harass people over the phone or any other media.
Can having a cell phone screw up and send messages to a random phone be grounds for harassment charges?
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Police department
When can you press charges for telephone harassment?
Your local PD.
Can you press charges on another student for harassment at school?
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Do you have to prove harassment to file harassment charges in Louisiana?
You have to prove when,were,why it happened.Tell the police what carrier the harassing text messages are on.
Do you have to have prove harassment to file harassment charges in Michigan?
Proving harassment can be very difficult. It depends on the frequency of the behavior. For instance, stalking is two or more unwanted encounters with the person. Threatening letters, emails constitute harassment, too.
Is harassment a felony over the phone?
Telephone harassment may seem like no big deal, but it is actually very serious. If convicted, the judge can sentence you to a minimum of 1 year of jail. But yes it can be a felony.
