Did you know ALL 50 STATES have laws that explicitly address electronic forms of stalking, harassment or cyber bullying?!
Cyberstalking & Cyberharassment are both Criminal Offenses…Punishable by fines and/or JAIL TIME!
As a blogger, I’ve experienced my fair share of cyberstalking & folks leaving me harassing comments & emails. I’ve saved every one of those comments & emails. If I ever need to press charges in a court of law, I have ALL the evidence I need. 
States have enacted “cyberstalking” or “cyberharassment” laws or have laws that explicitly include electronic forms of communication within more traditional stalking or harassment laws. In addition, recent concerns about protecting minors from online bullying or harassment have led states to enact “cyberbullying” laws. However, other state laws may still apply to those who harass, threaten or bully others online, although specific language may make the laws easier to enforce.
Cyberstalking. Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet, email or other electronic communications to stalk, and generally refers to a pattern of threatening or malicious behaviors. Cyberstalking may be considered the most dangerous of the three types of Internet harassment, based on a posing credible threat of harm. Sanctions range from misdemeanors to felonies.
Cyberharassment. Cyberharassment differs from cyberstalking in that it may generally be defined as not involving a credible threat. Cyberharassment usually pertains to threatening or harassing email messages, instant messages, or to blog entries or websites dedicated solely to tormenting an individual. Some states approach cyberharrassment by including language addressing electronic communications in general harassment statutes, while others have created stand-alone cyberharassment statutes.
A word of warning to those that may be considering sending me unwanted comments, or emails, or anything else: DON’T DO IT!
To those that have already sent me harassing comments/emails: STOP IT NOW! If I receive one more email or comment from someone that has been harassing me in the past- I AM GOING TO PRESS CHARGES! This is your first & last warning.
As they say, DON’T DO THE CRIME IF YOU CAN’T DO THE TIME!
