Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can I be charged for cyberstalking or cyberharrassment under California law if the emails were sent to someone in California from another state/country? (I am not from California and have never lived there.)


Asked on 4/22/12, 1:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

I can't imagine it would matter where the computer was located which you used ... however I have not handled a case of this type. I am sure another attorney on here has. Good luck!

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Answered on 4/22/12, 2:13 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Yes.

Whenever threatened, arrested or charged with any crime, �what can you do�? No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to effectively help you in your defense, other than the advice [if not already too late] is to exercise the 5th Amendment RIGHT to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or ANYONE about the details of the case except through an attorney. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. Most police and prosecutors will happily tell you that 95% of people convict themselves by trying to be 'helpful and cooperative', either during initial contact, questioning, interview or interrogation. Hire an attorney, unless you know how to effectively represent yourself in court against a professional prosecutor intending to convict.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 4/23/12, 12:48 pm


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