{"id":48592,"date":"2022-03-13T12:23:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-13T16:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciccarellilawoffices.kinsta.cloud\/arizona\/?page_id=48592"},"modified":"2025-01-30T22:14:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T02:14:43","slug":"new-stalking-law-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ciccarelli.com\/arizona\/phoenix-criminal-defense-lawyer\/phoenix-sex-crimes-lawyer\/new-stalking-law-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"New Stalking Law in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"New Stalking Law: Arizona\u2019s SB 2419<\/span><\/h1>\n

According to the <\/span>CDC, stalking is much more common than you might think, with 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men experiencing stalking.\u00a0 In 2016, the Governor of Arizona signed HB 2419 into law, effectively amending the stalking laws in the state. These amendments have made it much easier for those who are engaging in stalking behaviors to be arrested and charged. The new stalking law significantly expanded the range of conduct that could be considered stalking, increasing the penalties as well.\u00a0 In the wake of accusations of stalking charges in the greater Phoenix metro area, Maricopa County including but not limited to Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale or Gilbert, you need to contact an attorney immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to these changes, it was generally believed that if a person was not being physically followed and\/or harassed by another person, then stalking was not occurring.\u00a0 Stalking, however, can include verbal conduct, written threats, the use of digital, electronic, or wireless communications, or GPS surveillance. Prior to SB 2419, stalking was a civil offense, subject only to fines. Stalking in violation of<\/span> A.R.S. 13-2923<\/span><\/a> is a criminal offense\u2014a felony, in fact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why You Should Choose the Arizona Ciccarelli Law Offices for Your Stalking Charges\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Charges of stalking in the state of Arizona are extremely serious, requiring a highly experienced criminal defense attorney from the Ciccarelli Law Offices. If you have been charged with stalking, you may\u2014understandably\u2014be worried, anxious about your future, and even angry about the charges if you think they are unwarranted. The Ciccarelli Law Offices bring more than 100 combined years of national criminal defense experience to the table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are 100 percent dedicated to representing you during this difficult time. We are always ready to fight for you to secure the best possible outcome. We are driven to serve, always treating our clients with respect and honesty and we have proven results. We have successfully represented more than 15,000 clients so whether you have been falsely accused or simply made an error in judgment, you need an experienced legal team that always has your back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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