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Georgia Stalking Laws<\/h1>\n
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All fifty states have made stalking a criminal offense. Stalking is defined as a pattern of behavior, not a single event, in which an individual causes fear or apprehension in another. Stalking charges often correlate with domestic violence cases. For instance, a man who frequently follows his ex-wife around town and glares at her with a menacing look is committing the crime of stalking<\/a>. However, it should be noted that stalking can also include harassing someone through repeated phone calls, messages, or even leaving someone unwanted \u201cgifts\u201d or presents.<\/p>\n

Georgia\u2019s stalking laws classify the first offense of stalking as a misdemeanor<\/a>, with felony<\/a> charges possible for extreme cases or repeat offenses. Georgia law defines stalking as following, watching, or contacting another person without their consent in order to harass or intimidate that person. It should be noted that under Georgia\u2019s definition of stalking, these actions do not necessarily need to take place in person. A stalker may contact someone through various means of communication, such as by:<\/p>\n