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Harassment charged under subsection A is a class 1 misdemeanor. Harassment charged under subsection B is a class 5 felony.
Typically harassment is a misdemeanor, however, depending on the laws in the jurisdiction it might be able to be enhanced if it is a repeat offense, or a violation of a protective order.
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How much jail time can you receive if charged with harassment in the state of Kentucky?
In Kentucky, harassment is characterized as a misdemeanor. If charged with harassment, a person can receive up to three months in jail.
Can a person convicted of a misdemeanor harassment buy a gun?
Assuming you mean "can a person with a misdemeanor own a handgun," it depends on what the charge is. If the charge is for stalking or domestic violence, no. Most other misdemeanors do not disqualify a person.
How long does a misdemeanor harassment charge stay on your permanent record in the state of MS?
Misdemeanor offenses occurring after your 18th birthday will become a part of your permanent criminal history record.
What is the maximum penalty for misdemeanor harassment in Arkansas?
30 days in the county jail. Nothing too life altering.
What is the Arkansas statue of limitation on sexual harassment complaints?
It woudl depend on whether this offense amounted to a felony or misdemeanor.
What is the penalty for physical harassment?
Unsure what the questioner means by "physical" harassment. In my experience anything that involves a "physical" action is known as an "Assault." Assault is punishable as either a misdemeanor or felony depending upon the method used and/or the severity of the injurie ssuffered.
Can I buy a gun with a cyber harassment of a child misdemeanor in PA?
Assuming you are an adult, and not currently on probation or parole, you should be able to legally purchase a firearm.
Is threatening to kill someone over the phone punishable by law in Texas?
What you are describing is considered a terroristic threat which is a misdemeanor under Texas law (TPC 22.07(a)(2)) and also harassment which is also a misdemeanor under Texas law (TPC 42.07(a)(1-2)).
What is possible sentence for first time telephone harassment misdemeanor 1 in Ohio?
Probation and a fine. After being convicted of the first offense, each subsequent offense is a fifth degree felony
What is the penalty in New York when a parent uses their teenage child to commit 2nd degree aggravated harassment against an adult?
Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, or three years probation, or a split sentence of 60 days in jail and three years probation.
Is it a crime to post listings to Craigslist with someone else's number but then take them down when they ask If so what's this crime called and what would the punishment be?
In some states that could be classified as "Harassment" which would be a misdemeanor.
Is verbal assault a felony?
Usually no, but the crime of Domestic Violence can be an escalating offense depending on what state you are in. Most cases of Domestic Violence are a misdemeanor. If there are serious injuries caused to the victim, usually the person will be charged with Felonious Assault. But again it all depends on what state you are in.
