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11-07-2017, 04:25 PM
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From my link above---
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Stalking and Harassment Overview
In Florida, harassment and stalking are not separate offenses. Instead, the state recognizes stalking as a crime, with harassment being an activity that can lead to a person being arrested and convicted of stalking. Harassment involves a course of conduct directed at a person that serves no legitimate purpose but to cause emotional distress. An example might be sending threatening letters to a person every day. Stalking is not limited to harassment alone and can include repeatedly following a person around. It can also include cyberstalking, which involves using email or other electronic communications to harass a person.
Penalties
Stalking is punished as a first degree misdemeanor in Florida. Under state law, these misdemeanors can result in up to one year in jail and fines of up to $1,000. However, if the stalking involved a "credible threat," it is considered aggravated stalking. Credible threat means that in the course of stalking, the perpetrator made a threat regarding bodily injury or death with the intention of causing the victim to reasonably fear for her safety. An example might be making several phone calls to your neighbor telling him that you are inside his house and going to kill him. Aggravated stalking is punished more severely in Florida and is a felony of the third degree. This could result in jail time of up to five years and fines up to $5,000.
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