
commits a harassment offense within ten years of discharge from a domestic violence related offense, including harassment. possesses a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. It is a Felony punishable by up to five years in prison if, in the course of committing any of the acts described in the previous section, the perpetrator:
Sending letters, messages,telegrams, packages, or other objects, including electronically, to the victim’s home or work. making repeated telephone calls or sending repeated text messages to the victim. returning to the property of another without authority. following, monitoring, or pursuing another through any available technological or other means. directly or indirectly intending to injure the person, property, or rights of another. It is a Gross Misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail to harass another by committing any of the following acts: Minnesota Statutes Section 609.749 prohibits harassing another person by engaging in conduct that causes the victim to feel frightened, threatened, oppressed, persecuted, or intimidated, regardless of the relationship between the harasser and victim.
Stalking is not the victim’s fault! Minnesota’s Anti-Stalking Law Stalking is a crime that can touch anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, geographic location, or with whom a person associates. Stalking victims are often forced to live in fear and terror, screening telephone calls and altering living arrangements. Stalking is a serious crime in Minnesota. The victims may live in constant fear of their stalkers-who can include former spouses, ex-partners, or strangers. Stalking is intentionally following or harassing another person. A Guide for Victims of Stalking What Is Stalking?