Threats & Stalking Case Study
Whether the defendant's online posts constituted harassment by computer under § 18.2-152.7:1.
The court affirmed the harassment by computer conviction, finding that the defendant's repeated, offensive posts directed at the alleged victim on a public forum — combined with direct messages — constituted harassment by computer. The court held that harassment by computer does not require that the communications be sent directly to the victim.
Virginia's harassment by computer statute (§ 18.2-152.7:1) is broadly written and has been applied to a wide range of online conduct. D.J. Rivera — with his background in Internet law and computer engineering — is uniquely qualified to defend harassment by computer cases, challenging the attribution of online communications and the application of the statute to the specific conduct alleged.
This case involves § 18.2-152.7:1 of the Virginia Code. For a full analysis of how this statute applies to your case, consult with D.J. Rivera.
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