Can I be charged for cyberstalking under state law if the emails were sent to someone in that state from another state/country?
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Can I be charged for cyberstalking under state law if the emails were sent to someone in that state from another state/country?
Someone said I have charges against me for cyberstalking them, they have threatened me etc so I don’t know if its true. I have never lived in that state; I only visited. Can that state’s cyberstalking/cyberharrassment law apply to me because I sent emails to someone who lives there?
Asked on April 22, 2012 under Criminal Law, New York
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is entirely possible under a given state's laws on the issue of "cyberstalking" that you posisbly could be charged criminally for e mails that you sent to some third person in the state where the "cryberstalking" laws apply even though you do not live in that state.
If you are sending inappropriate e mails over state lines, federal criminal law on the subject of "cyberstalking" could apply in addition to state law of where the alleged victim resides.
Assuming you are charged with a criminal offense concerning the subject of your inquiry, I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney to assist you.
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