At this level, you’ll face a class B misdemeanor charge, and can be incarcerated for as long as three months.
In addition, a conviction will mean that your victim will have no problem enforcing orders of protection in the future, which puts you at risk of even more serious consequences down the road.
Stalking in the Fourth Degree isn’t the most dangerous criminal charge you can face in Rochester, but it’s a conviction that will cause you problems when you have to reveal it to potential employers or landlords down the road.
There’s simply no reason to accept a misdemeanor record for conduct that may amount to a simple misunderstanding.
Don’t risk your future on misdemeanor Stalking charges.
Call the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer today at 585-484-7432 and speak to an experienced Rochester criminal defense lawyer for free.