Los Angeles Stalking Attorney
Have you been charged with stalking?
Stalking is the crime of willfully, maliciously and repeatedly following another person. It also involves threatening behavior that causes a person to be afraid, or fear for the safety of their family. This can include verbal, written or electronic threats, as well as other acts that result in the threat being communicated to the alleged stalking victim.
If you have been charged with stalking, a Los Angeles domestic violence lawyer from Takakjian & Sitkoff can review your case and discuss your legal alternatives. Our attorneys include a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorneys and a former police detective. We know the procedures law enforcement needs to follow when charging someone with stalking, and will look for any violations of these guidelines to challenge the charges against you.
Our firm is also familiar with the tactics the prosecution will use in seeking a guilty verdict, and can counter them with formidable defense strategies.
Stalking Lawyer in Los Angeles
Many times the alleged stalking victim will request a restraining order to restrict your behavior. When the court receives the petition, it will issue a temporary restraining order, and then conduct a formal hearing on the matter. A capable lawyer from our firm can defend your rights at a restraining order hearing, as well as provide adept representation at a trial.
The penalties in a stalking case can vary depending on whether the crime is charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Generally they include:
- Jail time
- Probation
- Fines
- Court-ordered counseling
We can provide the legal assistance and defense you need to help prevent a conviction in a case involving stalking.
Contact a Los Angeles stalking lawyer
from our firm if someone is requesting a restraining order against you, or you have been charged with the crime of stalking.