Georgia Stalking Defense Attorneys

If you reside in Georgia and have been charged with stalking or aggravated stalking, you should contact Conaway & Strickler, P.C. right away. For more than a decade, our nationally recognized Georgia criminal defense law firm has been successfully defending people in situations similar to yours. You may be facing serious charges, including incarceration and monetary fines. Contact an experienced Atlanta stalking defense lawyer at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. today for a free consultation.

The term stalking has numerous definitions, many of which differ from state to state, but generally the term refers to repeated behaviors or actions that one person makes toward another individual which are bothersome, harassing, and instill fear. There are many different types of crimes which are considered stalking, and depending upon the particulars of the crime for which the accused has been charged, he or she may be facing a misdemeanor or felony.

Stalking Charges in Atlanta, Georgia

In Georgia, there are two primary criminal offenses associated with stalking. These and their potential penalties are listed below:

Stalking - Georgia Code 16-5-90 (a)(1) states that "A person commits the offense of stalking when he or she follows, places under surveillance, or contacts another person at or about a place or places without the consent of the other person for the purpose of harassing and intimidating the other person."

In the State of Georgia, a stalking conviction will result in a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment in county jail for up to 12 months.

Aggravated Stalking - When a person commits stalking as defined above, in violation of a restraining order, protective order, probation or parole, good behavior bond, or permanent injunction, this is the offense of aggravated stalking.

Aggravated stalking is a felony in Georgia, and carries with it severe penalties of a prison term of up to ten years, as well as a monetary fine of up to $10,000.

Conaway & Strickler, P.C.

If you have been accused of stalking or aggravated in Georgia, please contact Conaway & Strickler, P.C. immediately. An Atlanta stalking defense attorney at our firm can provide you with accurate legal advice and aggressive representation, as well as using extensive knowledge and skill in an attempt to have your charges dropped or your sentence reduced.

Facing allegations of stalking in Atlanta or the surrounding areas in Georgia? Contact a Georgia stalking defense lawyer at our firm today.