{"id":18982,"date":"2022-06-15T13:12:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T20:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=18982"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:33:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T22:33:17","slug":"harassment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/services\/harassment\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Harassment Attorney (ARS 13-2921)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arizona Harassment Defense Attorneys<\/span><\/h2>\n

Harassment charges do not necessarily carry severe prison sentences, but conviction can have severe repercussions for your career and may carry long-term repercussions. Harassment is a serious criminal charge with far reaching implications that has lasting ramifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No matter the severity of the allegations of workplace harassment or formal charges for criminal behavior, this article provides extensive details on harassment laws in Arizona. We discuss what qualifies as harassment within this state’s boundaries – such as targeting private individuals, public officials or even aggravated cases – along with our criteria for each.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you are facing harassment charges in Arizona, it is imperative that you seek legal advice as soon as possible. Our criminal defense attorneys will assist in building an aggressive defense for court and may explore ways to potentially reduce or dismiss charges against you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Harassment in Arizona?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Under Arizona Law (ARS 13-2921<\/a>), harassment can be defined as any act which causes serious alarm, annoyance or harassment to an individual. For any act to legally qualify as harassment it must cause genuine alarm among its targets and make them feel unsafe, annoyed, or threatened.” To be considered harassment a victim must feel threatened by its presence; and its presence must make them feel threatened as well as alarmed – something which cannot happen with indifference.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Harassment against a Private Party in Arizona<\/span><\/h2>\n

To be charged with harassment in Arizona, one must prove intent or knowledge of harassing another individual. Proving knowledge or intent can often prove challenging in court, making this defense popular in harassment cases.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Arizona law recognizes several actions as constituting harassment, provided intent or sufficient knowledge are present:<\/span><\/p>\n

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