Harassment

Code of Alabama 1975

From Code of Alabama 1975 – “HARASSMENT. A person commits the crime of harassment if, with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm another person, he or she either:

1. Strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise touches a person or subjects him or her to physical contact.
2. Directs abusive or obscene language or makes an obscene gesture towards another person.

For purposes of this section, harassment shall include a threat, verbal or nonverbal, made with the intent to carry out the threat, that would cause a reasonable person who is the target of the threat to fear for his or her safety.

HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS. A person commits the crime of harassing communications if, with intent to harass or alarm another person, he or she does any of the following:

1. Communicates with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, or any other form of written or electronic communication, in a manner likely to harass or cause alarm.
2. Makes a telephone call, whether or not a conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate communication.
3. Telephones another person and addresses to or about such other person any lewd or obscene words or language.”

Harassment has proliferated in this electronic world. So has the ability to seek out the perpetrators. As with most crimes, there must be intent. In the heat of the moment many rash things can happen. We recognize that harassment may be a complicated subject, and we work closely with our clients to preserve their rights. Please call us for a confidential consultation if you or a loved one has been accused of harassment in Shelby County. With a calm head and hand, Daniel Alexander will represent you. He works diligently for his clients. Call Daniel Alexander, your Shelby County Criminal Attorney, at 205-475-8048.