Stalking Defense Lawyer in San Antonio
Arrested for Stalking?
This is a charge with serious penalties which a person may unwittingly find himself or herself charged with. People are all different and each person has differing ideas of what is socially acceptable and what is not. This is particularly true when one has a long or involved relationship with another. If you are charged with stalking you want an attorney who will respect you and understand your viewpoint. You need an attorney who can help you to communicate your good intentions and forcefully defend against charges. You are urged to contact domestic violence lawyer in San Antonio John J. Fox.
Stalking Charges
A person commits a crime of stalking when on more than one occasion the person engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific individual which the person knows or reasonably believes will cause fear in the individual. It is a 3rd degree felony punishable from 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. If this is a repeat offense, it is a 2 nd degree felony with a sentence from 2 to 20 years.
San Antonio Stalking Attorney
We provide an aggressive defense to clients charged with stalking in the San Antonio area. We are The Law Firm of John J. Fox serving the area since 1999. When we take on a stalking case, we find that our clients are often having their first contact with the law. We do our best to help our clients be at ease, know that we are going to stand by them and give them the strong defense they need.
In a stalking case a key element the prosecutor must prove is the criminal intent of our client to instill fear in the other person. We find this is often furthest from our client's mind and the client was often merely trying to pursue a relationship. We present our defenses strongly to the court and insist on dismissal or acquittal of charges.
Contact stalking lawyer in San Antonio John J. Fox for a free consultation.
