What is an example of electronic harassment?

These electronic forms of contact may include e-mail, blogs, social networking websites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter), online games, forums, instant messaging (IM), Skype, text messaging, and mobile phone pictures. This phenomenon has been come to be known as cyberbullying.

Can you press charges for harassment on social media?

Penalties for posting harmful things on the internet Indirect cyber-harassment under California Penal Code 653.2 PC is a misdemeanor in California law.

Can you sue for harassment on social media?

Yes, you may sue someone for civil wrongs (or torts) such as defamation, harassment, and public disclosure of private fact that has occurred online.

What are the punishment of electronic harassment?

In addition to jail time and fines, penalties for harassment can include court-ordered psychological counseling. Sentences also frequently forbid a defendant from having direct or indirect contact with the victim.

What is electelectronic harassment?

Electronic harassment, not to be confused with cyberstalking, describes any situation where a person or property is being covertly harmed or bothered using an electronic device. Microwaves and electronic surveillance devices are some of the weapons used by electronic harassers.

What are the different types of electronic harassment weapons?

Microwaves and electronic surveillance devices are some of the weapons used by electronic harassers. Signal jamming and lasers have also been used on targets of electronic harassment, also known as e-harassment. E-harassment can be incredibly difficult to detect because of its discreet nature.

When was the first case of electronic harassment successfully argued?

July 9, 2014 was the first time (that we know of) that electronic harassment was successfully argued and proven in a court of law. Levi McCann, the expert witness, and Kathleen Watterson just “happened” to meet recently at their nearby Walmart in southern California, the rest is history.

What is the penalty for electromagnetic frequency harassment in Texas?

There remains one more court appearance in September. So in summary, Kathleen received a conditional restraining order for electromagnetic frequency harassment with penalties of up to 2 years in prison and up to $5000 in fines for violation of the court order.