PL 240.31 · Article 240
Aggravated Harassment in the First Degree
This felony applies when you threaten or commit a crime of violence motivated by a protected characteristic, or repeatedly harass someone in violation of an order of protection.
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- You threatened or committed the qualifying conduct.
- It was motivated by a protected characteristic, or it violated an order of protection.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The bias motivation cannot be proved.
- The order of protection was never lawfully served or known to you.
- The conduct charged is not the conduct the statute covers.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class E Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 4 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
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