Cyber Harassment

As internet technology has rapidly developed and become an integral part of our daily lives, many states and legislatures have been forced to adapt or create laws governing electronic communications. Most importantly, cyber harassment has become the focus of many new state and local regulations. In Wisconsin, cyber harassment is defined as sending any form of electronic communication with the intent to frighten, intimidate, threaten, abuse, or harass another person.

Being convicted of cyber harassment can have serious criminal consequences, and the damage it can do to your reputation is considerable. If you or someone you know have been accused of committing cyber harassment, it is important that you have a qualified legal professional represent you to protect your rights and interests. Contact the Milwaukee criminal defense lawyers of Kohler & Hart, S.C., at 888-565-7597 today.

Forms of Cyber Harassment

Anyone who knowingly transmits threatening or harassing communications through the internet may be subject to prosecution for cyber harassment. The following are some of the most common forms of this crime:

• Sending messages threatening physical harm
• Sending messages threatening to damage property
• Sending messages using lewd language or suggesting lewd or obscene acts
• Sending threatening messages while intentionally concealing one