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Felony Harassment

Harassment Lawyer

Harassment charges are inherently complicated. The language of the law is vague and can be interpreted in a number of different ways. Those found guilty of first-degree harassment are felons for the rest of their lives and can face some serious hardships going forward. If you or someone you know has been accused of harassment, finding the right legal team is crucial.

HARASSMENT – FELONY STATUE

Section 565.090 – Harassment, first degree

Citation: MO Rev Stat § 565.090 (2018)

  1. A person commits the offense of harassment in the first degree if he or she, without good cause, engages in any act with the purpose to cause emotional distress to another person, and such act does cause such person to suffer emotional distress.
  2. The offense of harassment in the first degree is a class E felony.
  3. This section shall not apply to activities of federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement officers conducting investigations of violation of federal, state, county, or municipal law.

Section 565.091 Harassment, second degree

Citation: MO Rev Stat § 565.091 (2018)

  1. A person commits the offense of harassment in the second degree if he or she, without good cause, engages in any act with the purpose to cause emotional distress to another person.
  2. The offense of harassment in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor, unless the person has previously pleaded guilty to or been found guilty of a violation of this section, of any offense committed in violation of any county or municipal ordinance in any state, any state law, any federal law, or any military law which if committed in this state would be chargeable or indictable as a violation of any offense listed in this subsection, in which case it is a class E felony.
  3. This section shall not apply to activities of federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement officers conducting investigations of violations of federal, state, county, or municipal law.

PENALTY OF CONVICTION

Those found guilty of harassment in the first degree are charged with a Class E felony. Not only will those found guilty become a convicted felon for the rest of their lives, but they can also face up to four years in prison with a fine of up to $10,000. Those found guilty of a class A misdemeanor face up to a year in jail with a fine of up to $2,000. As you can see, these are very serious charges. If you or a loved one have been accused of harassment, it is crucial to seek the counsel of an experienced law firm like MRD Lawyers.