Harassment, 1st Degree may include which of the following?

Harassment, 1st Degree may include which of the following?

• A. Following the targeted person
• B. Visual or physical contact made after saying that it is unwanted
• C. Surveillance of residence, work, or place regularly occupied
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

First-degree harassment covers patterns of behavior intended to threaten, intimidate, or cause fear. Each item described fits that pattern: following someone shows persistent pursuit and potential threat; continuing visual or physical contact after they’ve said it’s unwanted demonstrates a disregard for their boundaries and an intent to intimidate; and surveilling a person’s residence, workplace, or place they regularly occupy creates a pervasive sense of being watched and targeted. When all of these elements are present or when the conduct collectively illustrates a threatening, invasive pattern, it can be charged as first-degree harassment. That’s why the option that includes all of the above is the best choice.

First-degree harassment covers patterns of behavior intended to threaten, intimidate, or cause fear. Each item described fits that pattern: following someone shows persistent pursuit and potential threat; continuing visual or physical contact after they’ve said it’s unwanted demonstrates a disregard for their boundaries and an intent to intimidate; and surveilling a person’s residence, workplace, or place they regularly occupy creates a pervasive sense of being watched and targeted. When all of these elements are present or when the conduct collectively illustrates a threatening, invasive pattern, it can be charged as first-degree harassment. That’s why the option that includes all of the above is the best choice.