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Definition: Willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following, harassing, or cyberstalking another person. Stalking is a first-degree misdemeanor; aggravated stalking (with credible threats) is a third-degree felony.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 784.048 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 784.048"A person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person commits the offense of stalking."
Degrees
- Simple stalking — 1st degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year)
- Aggravated stalking — Making credible threat: 3rd degree felony (up to 5 years)
- Stalking after injunction — 3rd degree felony
- Stalking a child under 16 — 3rd degree felony
Bail
Simple stalking: $1,000–$5,000. Aggravated: $5,000–$25,000. No-contact orders are standard bail conditions.