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D.C. Code § 22-3131 Legislative intent
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(a) The Council finds that stalking is a serious problem in this city and nationwide. Stalking involves severe intrusions on the victim’s personal privacy and autonomy. It is a crime that can have a long-lasting impact on the victim’s quality of life, and creates risks to the sec…
D.C. Code § 22-3132 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Any device” means electronic, mechanical, digital or any other equipment, including: a camera, spycam, computer, spyware, microphone, audio or video recorder, global positioning system, electronic monitoring system, listening devic…
D.C. Code § 22-3133 Stalking
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(a) It is unlawful for a person to purposefully engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific individual: (1) With the intent to cause that individual to: (A) Fear for his or her safety or the safety of another person; (B) Feel seriously alarmed, disturbed, or frightened; …
D.C. Code § 22-3134 Penalties
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(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person who violates § 22-3133 shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 12 months, or both. (b) A person who violates § 22-3133 shall be fined not more than …