In some states a violation of a protective order converts a stalking charge from a misdemeanor to a felony. Cooperate with prosecutors. Many stalking victims refuse to prosecute the stalker, thereby leaving themselves vulnerable to continued threats and violence. Some victims fear that prosecution wil...
California. NSAC is the largest conference of its kind, with nearly 2,000 attendees and more than 100 workshops over the course of three days, all focused on the best strategies to prevent and respond to sexual violence in our communities. This year’s theme was...
Felony charges can also be dropped if the defendant shows that there was a violation of his or her constitutional rights. If there was a violation, then any evidence gathered by police as a result of their overreach will be excluded from trial. Without that evidence, prosecutors may not be ...
In some states a violation of a protective order converts a stalking charge from a misdemeanor to a felony. Cooperate with prosecutors. Many stalking victims refuse to prosecute the stalker, thereby leaving themselves vulnerable to continued threats and violence. Some victims fear that prosecution ...