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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person commits the crime of aggravated stalking if the person intentionally stalks another person, and:
(1) such conduct violates a court order that prohibits stalking and is in effect at the time of the offense;
(2) has been previously convicted of stalking or aggravated stalking;
(3) has been previously convicted of an offense an element of which involves an act of violence against the same person;
(4) the person being stalked is under 16 years of age; or
(5) had a deadly weapon, as defined in section 1021 of this title, in his or her possession while engaged in the act of stalking.
(b) A person who commits the crime of aggravated stalking shall be imprisoned not more than five years or be fined not more than $25,000.00, or both.
(c) Conduct constituting the offense of aggravated stalking shall be considered a violent act for the purposes of determining bail.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 13. Crimes and Criminal Procedure, § 1063. Aggravated stalking - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-13-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/vt-st-tit-13-sect-1063/
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