Repeatedly following or contacting another person and making a threat or causing emotional distress is charged as Stalking in Castle Rock and Douglas County. A man is being accused of Stalking after someone claimed he used his access as a Facebook employee to stalk women. Not many details about the case were released, however, a cybersecurity consulting firm looked into the man and reported that there were multiple women who were being stalked by the man. Facebook said they are looking into the claims and will be cooperating with any investigations. If there is any substance behind the allegations, the man will likely be arrested and charged with Stalking.

Douglas County Stalking Lawyer: What Does It Mean to Stalk Someone?

The Douglas County, Colorado law definition of Stalking – C.R.S. 18-3-602 – is:

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“(1) A person commits stalking if directly, or indirectly through another person, the person knowingly:

(a)  Makes a credible threat to another person and, in connection with the threat, repeatedly follows, approaches, contacts, or places under surveillance that person, a member of that person's immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship; or

(b)  Makes a credible threat to another person and, in connection with the threat, repeatedly makes any form of communication with that person, a member of that person's immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship, regardless of whether a conversation ensues; or

(c)  Repeatedly follows, approaches, contacts, places under surveillance, or makes any form of communication with another person, a member of that person's immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship in a manner that would cause a reasonable person to suffer serious emotional distress.”

It does not have to be proven that someone felt serious emotional distress because of the actions of another. Simply stating they felt it is enough to charge this felony crime.

Sentence for Stalking in Highlands Ranch and Parker

As a class 5 felony extraordinary risk crime in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker, Stalking is punishable by 1 to 4 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines. A second or subsequent offense within 7 years is a class 4 felony extraordinary risk crime, punishable by 2 to 8 years in DOC.

If you or a loved one has been accused of or arrested for Stalking, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 303-265-1950 to schedule a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.

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